Shaw Direct is a direct broadcast satellite television distributor in Canada. Known for their live broadcasting with satellite distribution, the majority are owned by cable TV operators Shaw Communications Inc. In 2010, Shaw Direct has more than 900,000 subscribers. It broadcasts on K u bands of three communication satellites, Anik F1R and Anik G1 at 107.3 â € <â € <Â ° W, and Anik F2 at 111.1 Â ° W; The satellite is owned by Telesat Canada and is used primarily to distribute programming to Canadian cable TV companies. The company was previously known as Star Choice until April 15, 2009.
The complete list of channels carried by these three satellites is available from satellite-related sites such as Lyngsat. Anik F1 carries most of the major English programming; Anik F2 programming includes French-language broadcasts and HDTV. The planned third satellite, Anik G1, was launched on April 15, 2013, and then reached orbit on May 29, 2013. This new satellite provides Shaw Direct customers with access to over 210 HD channels.
Shaw Direct started in Lincoln, New Brunswick, but is now based in Calgary, Alberta. Its broadcasting center is in Mississauga, Ontario, and has call centers in Victoria, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Montreal.
The system requires an elliptical antenna with a minimum size of 45x60cm with a pair of special LNBs built as a unit to accommodate a narrow distance between satellites 3.8 Â °; the receiver uses Motorola's Digicipher II system which has so far been virtually trouble-free with pirate decryption that has infected other providers such as rival Bell TV. The 18 "standard DBS antennas used by other providers are not compatible with this system because signals differ in frequency and polarization.Shaw Direct is routed through FSS satellites, Anik F1R, G1 and F2.
Video Shaw Direct
Service and pricing
Shaw Direct currently features over 760 channels including all major Canadian and American networks, popular dedicated services, PPV, sports packages and more than 30 channels of High Definition. Main services include:
- some feeds from various US network affiliate stations, including ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, and PBS; These feeds are from Detroit (before 2009, Fox is not excluded), Rochester (Fox only), Seattle and Spokane.
- Network Movies and Super Channels (premium English movie services)
- Super ÃÆ' â € ° cran (premium French movie service)
- Pay Per View movies and events in Standard and High Definition of PPV Shaw
- NBA League Pass
- NFL Week Ticket
- NHL Center Ice
- Sportsnet World (Premium sports service shows football and rugby)
- TV Hustler, Penthouse TV, Playboy TV, and Red Hot TV (Adult channels)
- 40 free commercial digital music channels provided by Stingray Music
- 49 Canadian commercial radio stations
- 7 local FM radio stations from Spokane
The monthly package ranges from $ 30 for basic services, up to $ 107.99 for specialty channels and movies. Premium and individual channels can also be purchased. Receivers range from $ 99 for basic systems up to $ 399 for high-definition personal video recorders.
In addition, Shaw Direct provides specialized services
- Second Home: Allows for programming in secondary locations
- Rest Seasonality: Allows you to suspend temporary programming anywhere from 14 days and up to 180 days, with automatic connect dates
- Refer-A-Friend: When referring new customers to the service, you are eligible to receive up to a month of free programming
Since 2011, Shaw Direct offers parabolic, receiver, installation, and some free channels to Canada that lost their over-the-air (OTA) access to television as a result of Canada's digital television transition. The offer is part of the Local Television Satellite Solutions (LTSS) program known by the CRTC as part of the purchase of Shaw Canwest Global. The period applies to the program ending August 31, 2014, three months ahead of the original extended application deadline of November 30, 2014.
Maps Shaw Direct
See also
- Shaw Broadcast Services (formerly CANCOM)
- Contents of the TV content descriptor
References
External links
- Shaw Direct
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