Shaw launches digital simulcast, theme packs

CALGARY – Shaw Cable has launched a digital simulcast of its channel lineup in Calgary and will start one in Edmonton on Tuesday. Customers can also purchase a new digital-only set top box, Motorola's DCT 700 for $98, if they wish. With a Shaw Digital box customers will receive: access to more programming options; digital picture and sound; access to VOD and PPV); an on-screen interactive programming guide; and 40 commercial-free digital music stations. "We continue to look for ways to provide our customers with the best viewing experience at consistent and affordable prices," said Peter Bissonnette, president of Shaw...