Cable / Telecom News

Shaw wants USA

CALGARY - Shaw Communications has asked the CRTC to add USA Network to the list of eligible satellite services for distribution by Canadian BDUs. Seen in 90 million homes, the cable channel is the number one basic cable network in the United States, "is a unique service that will significantly increase the entertainment value for Shaw customers, and add exciting new programming to the Canadian broadcasting system," says the press release. The channel also has other popular shows not available in Canada such as Psyche and The Dead Zone (This story has been corrected to reflect Space's carriage of The...