Netflix

[DanJ]

How would Netflix find its way into your home without Rogers? Like Bell is better?

I do not know


I presume Netflix can use the same cable after having cancelled Rogers. Am I wrong? I have no home phone line.

Netflix needs an internet connection, not a cable or phone connection. Whether you use Bell or Rogers or another reseller for internet is up to you.

Ah ok. I didn't know that the Apple TV allows you to change the DNS settings. I have a Chromecast and as far as I know doesn't let you access the DNS settings.

As I posted about earlier, you can also have your router set to US through one of those DNS selling services. I use unblockus (www.usvideo.ca) There are instructions on their site for how to set it up. Then you don't need to change the DNS on each device. It's an extra 5 bucks per month for that service

 

[Yoga Face]

Absolutely! I cancelled my cable almost 2 years ago, Netflix is excellent! The Canadian Netflix doesn't have as much as US and other countries , I mainly watch the US Netflix with Apple TV

How do you get Netflix without a cable internet connection?

 

[fuji]

How do you get Netflix without a cable internet connection?

DSL. Some condo buildings are directly wired to with fiber connections. He clearly meant canceling the TV service when he said he canceled cable. The market for an internet connection is a lot more competitive.

 

[explorerzip]

So, actually $350 includes $80 for my mobile (2GB data only), $60 for my wife's (she has an awesome $30 plan grandfathered for 6GB data!), $50 for internet, $40 for home phone, $120 for TV cable and movies
And my business pays $100 for three phone lines and internet, which is a god-damn steal!!! I'm pretty happy about that one.

True true, now that I think about it i'm only paying about $120 for cable services - which adds up to over $1400 a year for the boob-tube!

That is genius. Thank you!

Save yourself $500 a year and get rid of the home phone. I got rid of mine long ago since the only calls I was getting were those air duct cleaners at dinner time. Any other calls would always come during the day when I wasn't even home. $120 is a crazy amount to be spending on TV every month. There's only so much you can watch. Besides, you can either use NetFlix for movies or rent on demand through Apple TV, or Google Play.

 

[explorerzip]

As I posted about earlier, you can also have your router set to US through one of those DNS selling services. I use unblockus (www.usvideo.ca) There are instructions on their site for how to set it up. Then you don't need to change the DNS on each device. It's an extra 5 bucks per month for that service

Cool thanks. Would you have any issues browsing Canadian web-sites especially online banking or government sites using US DNS settings?

 

[cynalan]

Does this mean you watch netflix on your computer?

Yes and no. I also use Hola to access the US Netflix offerings. Although my TV, Apple TV and Roku have Netflix apps, to use Hola I stream to the TV using the Wireless Digital Interface (WIDI) on my laptop. One could also connect a laptop with an HDMI port to a smart TV. Not really a bid deal and still can get 1080p resolution and 5.1 digital sound.

 

[stinkynuts]

Save yourself $500 a year and get rid of the home phone. I got rid of mine long ago since the only calls I was getting were those air duct cleaners at dinner time. Any other calls would always come during the day when I wasn't even home. $120 is a crazy amount to be spending on TV every month. There's only so much you can watch. Besides, you can either use NetFlix for movies or rent on demand through Apple TV, or Google Play.

If you do eliminate home phone, can you still have Internet? I asked and they said no. Other problem is that I live in a condo, and need it to buzz people in. Finally, if I am out of minutes on my cell, I use the home phone for long calls. Also, it's good to have a backup in case of an emergency (lost/damaged/uncharged cell phone etc.). Having a home phone is important, but I think I can do without it. Only problem is the Internet thing.

 

[explorerzip]

If you do eliminate home phone, can you still have Internet? I asked and they said no. Other problem is that I live in a condo, and need it to buzz people in. Finally, if I am out of minutes on my cell, I use the home phone for long calls. Also, it's good to have a backup in case of an emergency (lost/damaged/uncharged cell phone etc.). Having a home phone is important, but I think I can do without it. Only problem is the Internet thing.

There's no technical reason why you cannot have internet without a home phone. They are separate systems and it's just Rogers bull-shitting you. Remember that the Rogers reps are there to keep you as a paying customer as long as possible not give you the best deal. I have no home phone yet am using TekSavvy for my Internet and it works just fine.

You shouldn't need to have a home phone to buzz people into your condo because the guard can call your cell number to let them in. I also think you can just use any old land line phone to let people in and it does not need to have a service connected to it. Probably best to call your condo corporation to make sure.

For the long calls, just use Skype on your PC or your smartphone. The cost is a few bucks a month and you have unlimited minutes.

I guess having a backup phone is good to have in an emergency, but is it worth $500 a year? You could easily buy a usb battery or car charger for your phone. Phones are cheap and available practically everywhere so losing or damaging it is basically a non-issue. You could use your wife's phone too. In the city, there really isn't much need for a backup phone since you have neighbours or other people that can call emergency services.

Just be firm with Rogers and insist to speak with a supervisor to get the cost of your services lowered as much as possible.

 

[fuji]

If you do eliminate home phone, can you still have Internet? I asked and they said no. Other problem is that I live in a condo, and need it to buzz people in.

Bell is lying to you, which tells you all you need to know about whether you should give them your business. I believe you that they said that. And it is a blatant lie.

Call teksavvy and they will set you up. What you need is called a dry loop, where you pay for copper to your home but not the phone. A real POTS phone might be cheap enough already if you cancel ALL extra services including long distance plans, any calling features, etc., but a dry loop will still be cheaper.

You can get a voice over IP phone for a couple bucks a month which could then replace the home phone, you can even keep your current number, and you can use it to buzz people up, but see my comments up thread about 911 service. If you are going DSL you may ultimately decide to keep a stripped down no frills home phone for 911 and as a backup but you can and I did ditch the home phone and just use a dry loop.

 

[Toronto Girlfriends]

I connect to Netflix using my PS3 console to watch movies on my TV. Will Hola work this way?

Hola works on all your devices as it configures your network settings. Read the FAQ provided on their site.

Cheers,

Ron

 

[DanJ]

Other problem is that I live in a condo, and need it to buzz people in.

Most escorts I see that work out of a condo, and people such as my parents and my wife's parents, who live in condos, simply have their cell phones connected to the call board.

 

[benstt]

Cool thanks. Would you have any issues browsing Canadian web-sites especially online banking or government sites using US DNS settings?

The DNS unblocking services like unblockus will change the servers you connect to for Netflix, etc, but should leave the others alone (banking). It isn't a full VPN, which takes all of your traffic and puts it through a secure pipe to another entry point on the internet. It is selectively changing traffic, and not a true vpn.

http://vpn-services.bestreviews.net/dns-unblocking-service-unblock-us-vs-vpn-services/
http://www.unblock-us.com/supported-services/

 

[DanJ]

The DNS unblocking services like unblockus will change the servers you connect to for Netflix, etc, but should leave the others alone (banking). It isn't a full VPN, which takes all of your traffic and puts it through a secure pipe to another entry point on the internet. It is selectively changing traffic, and not a true vpn.

http://vpn-services.bestreviews.net/dns-unblocking-service-unblock-us-vs-vpn-services/
http://www.unblock-us.com/supported-services/

I don't have any idea how the technology works. I don't have any issue getting to my online banking, but I haven't tried to see if I get blocked trying to watch something on, say, the Global TV site, or if I can actually watch something on CBS website that I couldn't before. I know when I go to cruise line websites, it still gives me pricing in CDN without being logged in, so it still recognizes me as being in Canada.

 

[bver_hunter]

As of 2015, with the new law about downloading from the USA site which is technically not legal as we only have viewing rights for Canada, could we be sued for $2000 by owners of the copyrights to NetFlix USA? Remember that these laws of illegal copyright infringements now apply to many EU countries such as Spain and in the past I could view many sports on those websites. However, the websites have now pulled the plugs, rather than getting fined. The difference is that these countries can pursue the the owners of those sites and not those downloading the content.

 

[DELETDrileydaniels]

apple TV
http://hdray.com/
netlfix
crackle
cravetv
hulu

other cable tv providers
http://www.vmedia.ca/
http://www.mustangnet.ca/

There are lot more options then before. the way we are watch television is changing and becoming more affordable.

AS for phone service and needing if your buzzer in your building you can have them change it your cell phone since they only a working telephone number to answer it.

otherwise VOIP services are more and more available ... freephoneline.ca (their telephone app is fongo.com) is pretty affordable $4.95 a month you can transfer your existing number for $25 and if you transfer the number that you use to answer your buzzer you do not have to tell your management office anything.

 

[DanJ]

As of 2015, with the new law about downloading from the USA site which is technically not legal as we only have viewing rights for Canada, could we be sued for $2000 by owners of the copyrights to NetFlix USA? Remember that these laws of illegal copyright infringements now apply to many EU countries such as Spain and in the past I could view many sports on those websites. However, the websites have now pulled the plugs, rather than getting fined. The difference is that these countries can pursue the the owners of those sites and not those downloading the content.

Not sure how anyone else's Netflix works, but mine doesn't download anything, it only streams it. Once seen, it's gone, not residing on any of my equipment. Is it against the law? I guess in the same sense as using a Directv dish in Canada is. Has any owner of a Directv dish in Canada ever been charged? I think the sellers of that gear has, but not the consumer.

 

[Keebler Elf]

If you do eliminate home phone, can you still have Internet? I asked and they said no. Other problem is that I live in a condo, and need it to buzz people in. Finally, if I am out of minutes on my cell, I use the home phone for long calls. Also, it's good to have a backup in case of an emergency (lost/damaged/uncharged cell phone etc.). Having a home phone is important, but I think I can do without it. Only problem is the Internet thing.

Then they're lying to you. You can be in a condo, use Rogers, have no phone line, and still get Rogers internet--either cable or DSL over the phone line (they just kill the phone and use the line for DSL). Paying for a land line in this day and age is a complete waste of money and Rogers thanks you every month when they bill you.

 

[explorerzip]

Not sure how anyone else's Netflix works, but mine doesn't download anything, it only streams it. Once seen, it's gone, not residing on any of my equipment. Is it against the law? I guess in the same sense as using a Directv dish in Canada is. Has any owner of a Directv dish in Canada ever been charged? I think the sellers of that gear has, but not the consumer.

NetFlix is for streaming only. You can't download movies from it unless you use screen recording software or have a video capture card. That is definitely against their terms and conditions. Will NetFlix go after you for doing it? Likely not because it isn't worth their time and money to go after one person.

If you upload the files to a web site or file sharing site for downloading or burn them to disc for people to buy, then you increase the likely hood of them going after you.

 

[DanJ]

NetFlix is for streaming only. You can't download movies from it unless you use screen recording software or have a video capture card. That is definitely against their terms and conditions. Will NetFlix go after you for doing it? Likely not because it isn't worth their time and money to go after one person.

If you upload the files to a web site or file sharing site for downloading or burn them to disc for people to buy, then you increase the likely hood of them going after you.

That's the point, we aren't downloading anything. The post I replied to was asking whether using unblockus or similar sites to gain US Netflix would run afoul of that new anti-downloading law.

 

[Toronto Girlfriends]

As of 2015, with the new law about downloading from the USA site which is technically not legal as we only have viewing rights for Canada, could we be sued for $2000 by owners of the copyrights to NetFlix USA? Remember that these laws of illegal copyright infringements now apply to many EU countries such as Spain and in the past I could view many sports on those websites. However, the websites have now pulled the plugs, rather than getting fined. The difference is that these countries can pursue the the owners of those sites and not those downloading the content.

Very poor and ill informed post. Nobody is going to sue you for watching US netflix as others have pointed out you aren't downloading anything you are streaming. Maybe you misunderstood but services like HOLA which has been discussed as an option to allow you to access Netflix from different countries is a proxy that tricks the Netflix servers into thinking you are in a different country other than Canada thus enabling you to access content from all countries Netflix is available.