Existing Acct - New receiver: Programming questions

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Hey all,

I have a Bell account with a 3100 that I got in 2003. Now, I have finally gotten my refurbished 9200 installed and it's working fine. See this thread for details on my installation: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=54861&page=22

Now I just need to activate it on my existing account and get a new smart card for the 9200. Now I'll need HD programming, as I haven't changed my programming since my 3100 was setup in 2003. I have a couple questions:

Background:
Today I pay $65.99 for the Ultimate 7, and a "system charge" of $5.99, and finally $3.60 in GST for a total of 75.58. So I have some movie channels and guess I have 7 theme packages. My statement also notes that my October bill will increase by $3/mo!

1) I'm pretty sure the Ultimate 7 package no longer exists, so I'm trying to figure out whether I can keep my costs where they are now, but still get HD. If I get the HD Extra or HD Essentials package, will I get the pricing indicated on the website, or is this for new customers only?

2) I own my 3100 but I have the $5.99 charge on my account for "System Charge". What is this? Is it a receiver charge - which I shouldn't have if I've owned my equipment for the last five years?

3) Is there going to be an extra charge just for having two receivers on my account when I add this 9200 receiver? If so, what will the extra charge be?

4) It sounds like I can sign-up for HD programming and still avoid having a contract? True?

5) My current promotion online offers 6 months free HD with a rental, but I'm not renting. Is there anything specific I should try to negotiate, or expect to be able to get, short of going to retention? I feel like I'm being charged more because I have an old program pack, and could potentially reduce my costs when I switch to something current.

6) Are the costs on the website accurate compared to what people are being charged on the bill? Just trying to avoid unexpected surprises. What would my bill be for the HD Extra package, for my 3100 and the 9200?

7) I'm aware that you generally have to sub to the SD channel to get a particular HD channel. The way they lay out the programming, it looks like I choose the package, then choose the SD theme packs, and then I will get the associate HD channels based on the channels included in the theme packs I selected. Is this right? Talk about confusing...

Thanks for your help.
Choots
 
I recommend just calling Bell to ask all these questions. Verbally they could probably explain it all in a five minute call. If after you have called them and you seem to be getting information that doesn't jib with what you read here, then I would post a follow up.
 
The programming pacage you suscribed to no longer exist...

Unless things have changed since I left Express Vu, you can still keep your current package and add the HD package for 9.95$. Unfortunatly if you do that you will miss certain HD channels that can only be added by switching to the current platform

The programming package that you see on the web site are at the same price for everyone, regardless if you are an existing client or a new client

If you bought your receiver you don't have to sign a contract...if you are renting you have to sign a 1 year contract

If you add the extra receiver keeping your old package Bell TV will add a multiple receiver fee charge, which is 2.99$ if you suscribe to movies or 5.99$ if you don't have the movies
 
HERE IS A LIST OF THE OLD THEME PACKS (LEGACY) AND ON WHICH THEMES THE CHANNELS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO ON THE CURRENT PLATFORM (this might help you select your new package if that's the way you want to go):

Networks
ABC
NBC
FOX
CBS
City TV: Digital Standard


Sports/New sports bar
TSN
Sportsnet
WGN
OLN
The score
Fan 590
Golf channel
Speed channel-> Sports 1 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes).


More sports
NHL
Leafs TV
FOX sportsworld
Raptors TV
Xtreme sports
TRN (now HPI)-> Sports 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Add 1$ for Leafs TV. Can be purchased individually for
2.50$



News
CNN
CNN headline news
CNBC
BBC world
CP24
680 news
Reports on buisness
CJAD->News & learning 1 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes).
G4techTV->News & learning 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$
Star->Lifestyle 1 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes).
Newsnet->Included in Digital Standard


Fun zone
Treehouse TV
YTV->Included in Digital Standard
Family
Teletoon
Game show network->Family 1 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes).
Discovery kids
BBC kids-> Family 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$


Variety
A&E
Bravo
Comedy
Space
Showcase
Prime (name changed to TV Tropolis)->Variety 1 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes).
Spike
Talk->Lifestyle 1 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes).



More variety
TV land
Deja vu
BBC Canada-> Variety 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$
Book
Biography->News & learning 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$
Mystery->New more movies (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$
Mens TV->Lifestyle 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$


Lifestyle
HGTV/Food
W
Life-> Lifestyle 1 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes).
Fashion television
SEX TV
Discovery health-> Lifestyle 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$


Music
Much
CMT
Much more music
Power97
Contry 105
96.3
OZ
Edge->Family 1 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes).
BPM TV
Vibe->Family 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$
MTV (MTV Canada)->Included in Digital Standard
BET->Variety 1 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes).



Much more movies
IFC
Movieola
Showcase diva
Showcase action
Scream
Drive-in->More movies (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$
Documentary channel-> Variety 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$


Destination
Lonestar
Contry Canada
Travel ->Variety 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$
National geographic
Discovery civilisation->News & learning 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$


Learning
TLC
Discovery
CTS
CLT
History->News & learning 1 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes).
Court Canada->News & learning 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$
ONE->Lifestyle 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$
Miracle->Lifestyle 1 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes).
PBS->Included in Digital Standard
Animal planet->Family 2 (8$ per month or 5$ if you have more than 5 themes). Can be purchased individually for 2.50$


Divertissement
Z t
 
The bell web site has an easy to use calculator that walks you through the options and selections and will ultimately show you the cost of your new package. It has all the up to date programming packages. That would be I would suggest you start, before getting on the phone.
 
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