I've had service from both Shaw and Telus. As for quality of the actual service, Shaw blows Telus out of the water as far as high speed, BUT even on 15 Mbps, I'm perfectly fine, unless you're doing some super high tech stuff this will be enough for you. I've been told that HD on Shaw is a tiny bit clearer also. But HD is rocks regardless.
Shaw Cable price is comparable to Telus when comparing apples to apples. I have tried Telus TV and Internet. Shaw is more reliable, better than 99% up time for me. No contract. No issues.
I would highly recommend Shaw. For many reasons one being. Local call centers not overseas like Telus. This results in much better service. Shaw internet is also much faster. Being I live on the computer. Internet speed matters. Even If TELUS offer free internet, I would prefer paying for internet that is fast and reliable. Being the internet highly important to me and I would assume many others.
Let's be honest the only way TELUS gets anyone to change is bribes, offering gifts and price discounts. We're not comparing apples to apples in quality, speed or service.
This discount comes at a heavy price. It includes mass frustration and slow internet and a will get around to helping you later attitude and a contract your stuck in!
They did not seem to care about the fact my internet and TV were out and not just once. It happened 3 times over 2 months! I told them I work online but they did not seem to care. I was in a contract. They had me by the balls.
As far as I'm considered I would not go with TELUS is it was free. This is fact. I do not need the BS. Not say I think Shaw Cable is the be all, end all, but compared to TELUS?? They are superstars. read more