Shaw Direct is a direct broadcast satellite television distributor in Canada. Known for their direct broadcasting by satellite distribution, it is majority-owned by cable TV operator Shaw Communications Inc. As of 2010, Shaw Direct had over 900,000 subscribers. In the event that your services are terminated or disconnected at any time within one (1) year from the date you receive the hardware credit, any receiver(s) (HD or HDPVR) provided to you for net $0 must be returned to Shaw Direct within thirty (30) days or you will be charged for the full retail price.
Key peopleBradley Shaw ,Jay Mehr ,Cam Kernahan (Group Vice President)Products,WebsiteShaw Direct is a distributor in and a subsidiary of the telecommunications company. As of 2010, Shaw Direct had over 900,000 subscribers.
It broadcasts on from three, and Anik G1 at 107.3°W, and Anik F2 at 111.1°W; these satellites are owned by and otherwise are used primarily to distribute programming to various Canadian cable TV companies. The company was formerly known as Star Choice until April 15, 2009.A full list of channels carried by these three satellites is available from satellite-related sites such as Lyngsat. Anik F1 carries most mainstream English-language programming; Anik F2 programming includes French-language and broadcasts. A third planned satellite, Anik G1, was launched on April 15, 2013, and then later reached orbit on May 29, 2013. This new satellite provides Shaw Direct customers with access to over 210 HD channels.Shaw Direct was founded in, but is now based in,.
Its broadcast centre is in, and has in,. First Shaw Direct logo,. March 1, 2010: Sex TV and Drive-In Classics will be removed from the Shaw Direct lineup. They will be replaced by on channel 634/216 and Sundance on channel 635/217. This was decided by the broadcaster. OASIS HD launches and is included in the HD Extra Bundle.
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A Shaw Direct 45x60cm dish, with new triple satellite LNB compatible with Anik F1, Anik F2 and Anik G1The system requires an elliptical antenna of at least 45x60cm in size with a special pair built as one unit to accommodate the narrow 3.8° spacing between satellites; the receiver uses the -proprietary system which has so far been virtually free of the problems with that have plagued other providers such as rival. The standard 18' antennas used by other providers are not compatible with this system as the signals differ in both frequency and polarization. Shaw Direct is relayed via satellites, Anik F1R, G1, and F2.Services and pricing.
A 2005-07 wagon from Star ChoiceShaw Direct currently features over 760 channels including all major Canadian and American networks, popular specialty services, PPV, sports packages and over 30 High Definition channels. Key services include:. multiple feeds from various affiliate stations of U.S. Networks, including, and; these feeds come from (prior to 2009, Fox wasn't excluded), (Fox only), and. and (English-language premium movie services). (French-language premium movie service).
movies and events in Standard and High Definition from. (Premium sports service airing soccer and rugby)., and (Adult channels).
40 commercial-free provided by. 49 Canadian commercial radio stations. 7 local FM radio stations from SpokaneThe monthly packages range from $30 for the basic service, up to $107.99 for specialty and movie channels.
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