Shaw (now Rogers) vs Stable IPTV
Shaw's cable TV in Western Canada is now part of Rogers, with customers gradually moving toward Rogers Ignite. Legacy Shaw cable typically runs about $50–$120/month with equipment; Stable IPTV costs from about $7.50/month, adds far more channels and on-demand, and has no contract, but you supply the device and internet. Choose Shaw/Rogers for a licensed bundle and local support; choose IPTV for price, breadth and flexibility.
Rogers completed its acquisition of Shaw in 2023, so "Shaw TV" in British Columbia, Alberta and the Prairies is now a Rogers product, with many households being migrated to Rogers Ignite TV. This page compares legacy Shaw / Rogers Western cable with Stable IPTV.
At a glance
| Shaw / Rogers (West) | Stable IPTV | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price/mo (CAD) | ~$50–$120 | from $7.50 (annual) |
| Live channels | ~150+ | Thousands |
| On-demand | Add-on | Large library included |
| Contract | Varies | None |
| Equipment | Rented box / gateway | Your own device |
| Platform | Migrating to Ignite | App on any device |
| Support | Phone / stores | WhatsApp (EN/FR) |
What Shaw / Rogers does best in the West
- Established local service across BC, Alberta and the Prairies with in-person support.
- Licensed regional sports (e.g. Sportsnet feeds) handled for you, including for Canucks, Flames and Oilers markets.
- Bundling with Shaw/Rogers internet and, increasingly, the Ignite platform's app integration.
Where Stable IPTV differs
- Price: from about $7.50/month annually versus roughly $50–$120 for legacy Shaw cable with equipment.
- Breadth: a large channel catalog and a large on-demand library, plus international content.
- No box rental, no contract — keep your Telus, Shaw-legacy or Rogers internet and change only the TV.
- Direct bilingual support and a ~10-minute setup.
The post-merger picture
Because Shaw is being folded into Rogers, pricing and packaging are converging with Ignite over time. If you're being migrated, compare the destination on our Rogers Ignite vs IPTV page. Western fibre from Telus is also a common internet choice that works fine for IPTV.
Setup and switching in the West
For a Western household the switch is simple: keep your Telus fibre or Shaw-legacy (now Rogers) internet, install a player on a device you own, and sign in — about ten minutes with the installation guide. There is no technician visit and no box to return. If you are weighing the wider move, the cut-the-cord guide shows what a BC or Alberta home keeps and saves. Diverse cities across the West also drive demand for international channels that a standard cable package rarely carries, from Vancouver to Edmonton. A short free trial via contact lets you check that your channels and local feeds play smoothly on your Telus or Rogers connection first; because there is no contract, you can even run IPTV for a month alongside your existing service and keep whichever you prefer.
Who should choose which
- Choose Shaw / Rogers for a licensed Western bundle with local support and built-in regional sports.
- Choose Stable IPTV for the lowest price and widest selection with no contract. See IPTV Vancouver or IPTV Calgary.