Satellite TV service programming and rate updates
Learn about updates to your Satellite TV service programming and rate updates
This article contains updates related to your TELUS Satellite TV service programming and TELUS Satellite TV service rates.
Posted May 1, 2022 - Satellite TV package rate change
Effective July 4, 2022 the regular monthly rate for the following TELUS Satellite TV packages will increase by $3.00 per month:
- Base Numérique
- Digital Standard
- Basic
- Basic Plus
- Classic
- Popular
- Ultimate
To view more content options and selections available on Satellite TV, please visit telus.com/Satellite
Posted March 31, 2022 - DIY Network Canada rebranding channel update
Due to a channel provider change, DIY Network Canada will rebrand as Magnolia Network Canada. This rebrand will take effect the week of April 7, 2022. The channel name included in our packages has changed, but the channel number will remain the same.
To change or learn more about the latest PiK TV packages and channels, please visit telus.com/Satellite.
Posted June 18, 2021 - Miracle Channel now available in the Starter Pack
Starting June 20, 2021, the Miracle Channel will be included in the Starter Pack. If you are a Starter Pack customer, you can drop the Miracle Channel and select a different channel to avoid any duplication of purchased content. To view more content options and selections available on Satellite TV, please visit telus.com/Satellite.
Posted May 20, 2021 - The Weather Network app update
As of July 1, 2021, the interactive app associated with the Weather Network channel on channel number 505 will no longer be available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. To view more content options and selections available on Satellite TV, please visit telus.com/Satellite
Posted January 22, 2021 - Book TV and Fashion TV channels turndown
Book TV channel turndown
Starting February 22nd, 2021, Book TV will no longer be offered on TELUS Satellite TV. As such, this channel will not be available on its own or within any of the following packages:
- Ultimate Theme Pack
- Variety Theme Pack
- Custom 10 Pack
For questions about your TELUS Home Services or to replace the channel with another in the Custom 10 Pack, contact us.
Fashion TV channel turndown
Starting February 22nd, 2021, Book TV will no longer be offered on TELUS Satellite TV. As such, this channel will not be available on its own or within any of the following packages:
- Lifestyle 2 Theme Pack
- Custom 10 Pack
For questions about your TELUS Home Services or to replace the channel with another in the Custom 10 Pack, contact us.
Posted January 4, 2021 - Satellite TV package rate change
Effective March 1, 2021 the regular monthly rate for the following TELUS Satellite TV packages will increase by $2.50 per month:
- Base Numerique
- Digital Standard
- Basic
- Basic Plus
- Classic
- Popular
- Ultimate
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, please contact us.
Posted October 20, 2020 - BBC Canada channel update
As of December 31st, 2020, the BBC Canada channel will no longer be available due to an upcoming channel provider change. As such, this channel will not be available on its own or within the following packages:
- Ultimate Theme Pack
- Movies and More Theme Pack
- Variety 2 Theme Pack
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, please contact us.
Posted September 16, 2020 - CNN channel update
Due to a programming error, CNN may have been included in the Classic package. On June 5, 2020, CNN was added to the grandfathered Basic package and it was incorrectly communicated that it would be included in ‘Classic’ as well.
An upcoming system update will remove CNN from Classic but it will remain available in the Basic, Popular and Ultimate theme packages it is already part of.
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, contact us.
Posted June 03, 2020 - Satellite TV channel update
Effective June 5, 2020, CNN will be included in the Basic package in addition to the Classic, Popular and Ultimate theme packages it is already part of.
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, contact us.
Posted February 04, 2020 - AMC channel update
AMC will remain active and available as an individual channel as well as part of all the theme packs it is currently associated with.
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, contact us.
Comments about Satellite TV programming can be submitted at telus.com/ideas.
Posted January 07, 2020 - AMC channel update
Due to programming changes, AMC will no longer be available as of February 1, 2020. This channel will no longer be available on its own or within any theme packs it is currently associated with.
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, contact us.
Comments about Satellite TV programming can be submitted at telus.com/ideas.
Posted December 09, 2019 - Canal+ International channel update
Effective January 31, 2020, Canal+ International will no longer be available on Satellite TV. Customers subscribed to the channel will have their accounts updated to reflect the turndown of the channel.
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, contact us.
Posted December 09, 2019 - TV Polonia channel update
As of December 13, 2019, the TV Polonia channel will no longer be available due to a recent provider change. As such, this channel will no longer be available on its own or within the Polish Combo.
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, contact us.
Posted November 25, 2019 - Satellite TV channel updates
BBC Canada, Cartoon Network and Fashion Television will all remain active and available as individual channels and as part of the theme packs they are currently included in.
FYI, however, will still be unavailable as of December 5, 2019.
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, contact us.
Posted November 15, 2019 - WWE Network rate increase
Beginning February 1, 2020, the regular price for WWE Network will increase by $2.
To see an electronic copy of your TELUS Home Services bill, log in to My TELUS and select View bill details in the Home Services section.
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, please contact us.
Posted October 7, 2019 - Crave Movies + HBO package update
Due to a programming error the channels STARZ 1 & 2 have been included in the Crave Movies + HBO package. As of November 14th 2019, these channels will be removed from the package.
STARZ 1 & 2 remains available in the STARZ pack, Crave Moves + HBO with STARZ pack and the Premium Movies & Series pack should you wish to subscribe to these channels.
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, contact us.
Posted September 30, 2019 - BBC Canada channel update
As of December 5, 2019, the BBC Canada channel will no longer be available due to a recent channel provider change. As such, this channel will no longer be available on its own or within the following packages:
- Ultimate Theme Pack
- Movies and More Theme Pack
- Variety 2 Theme Pack
Posted September 30, 2019 - Cartoon Network channel update
As of December 5, 2019, the Cartoon Network channel will no longer be available due to a recent channel provider change. As such, this channel will no longer be available on its own or within the following packages:
- Ultimate Theme Pack
- Movies and More Theme Pack
- Family 1 Theme Pack
Posted September 30, 2019 - FYI channel update
As of December 5, 2019, the FYI channel will no longer be available due to a recent channel provider change. As such, this channel will no longer be available on its own or within the following packages:
- Ultimate Theme Pack
- Variety Theme Pack
- Lifestyle 2 Theme Pack
Posted September 30, 2019 - Fashion Television channel update
As of December 5, 2019, the Fashion Television channel will no longer be available due to a recent channel provider change. As such, this channel will no longer be available on its own or within the following package:
- Lifestyle 2 Theme Pack
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, contact us.
Posted September 17, 2019 - Comedy Gold channel turndown
As of September 1, 2019, the Comedy Gold channel will no longer be available due to a recent channel provider change. As such, this channel will no longer be available on its own or within the following packages:
- Ultimate Theme Pack
- Variety Theme Pack
- Variety 2 Theme Pack
Posted September 17, 2019 - CosmoTV channel turndown
As of October 1, 2019, the CosmoTV channel will no longer be available due to a recent channel provider change. As such, this channel will no longer be available on its own or within the following packages:
- Ultimate Theme Pack
- Popular Theme Pack
- Lifestyle 1Theme Pack
Posted September 17, 2019 - IFC channel turndown
As of October 1, 2019, the IFC channel will no longer be available due to a recent channel provider change. As such, this channel will no longer be available on its own or within the following packages:
- More Movies Theme Pack
Posted August 22, 2019 - One: Get Fit channel update
Effective October 17, 2019, One: Get Fit will no longer be available as part of the Variety theme pack. If you still wish to subscribe to this channel it will be available in the Popular and Ultimate packages. It may also be added to your Satellite TV subscription as an individual channel.
For questions about your TELUS Home Services, contact us.