08-19-2023 04:38 PM
I am on the phone with a Telus agent regarding my issue with customizing our PikTV service channels. Apparently, this happens as PikTV is now discontinued as the agent told me. They now want to replace my service with a new technology which they call Optik TV Evolution for extra per month. Our previous contract is still valid and I don't understand why I can not use the previous technology that Telus has sold me and need to pay extra for something that not only being pushed by them but also offering features (such as recording) that I barely may or may not use.
08-19-2023 07:40 PM
Were you talking to Sales or Support? Sales' job is to upsell you on things.
It's actually just Optik TV (Telus TV+), not Optik TV Evolution. PIkTV aleady used an Android TV set top box and Optik/TelusTV+ has a newer one. The old PikTV hardware was retired as Google was not providing updates for it anymore. The new TelusTV+ set top box is the replacement. PikTV was basically merged with Optik.
For an existing contract, there should be no change in cost unless you want to change the plan you're on. The "Core Channels" package for $25/mo is what PikTV was. The ability to record is an additional cost but it is OPTIONAL.
08-19-2023 08:19 PM