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Amazon Prime membership now a free channel for some Optik TV customers

VANCOUVER – Telus announced today some of its Optik TV customers in B.C. and Alberta can choose Amazon Prime as a benefit with their service. Optik TV customers who already have four or more programming theme packs can now also choose Amazon Prime membership (which comes with Prime Video) as a benefit in their Optik TV package, courtesy of Telus. It’s almost like Amazon Prime is a new, free specialty TV tier, but with free delivery of stuff bought through Amazon. With their free Prime membership (which is normally $7.99 per month), customers can shop with free, fast shipping and...