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Encyclopedia > ExpressVu

Bell ExpressVu is the division of Bell Canada which sells digital television services in Canada. Launched on September 10th, 1997, ExpressVu has traditionally offered satellite TV services, and as of summer 2004 has begun to offer digital TV via VDSL to select condos and MDUs (Multiple Dwelling Units) in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Bell ExpressVu provides over 300 digital video and audio channels to over 1.5 million subscribers.

Contents
1 Satellites
2 Equipment
3 Etymology
4 External Link

Satellites

ExpressVu broadcasts from three geosynchronous satellites: Nimiq 1, Nimiq 2 and Nimiq 3. All follow an equatorial path, giving coverage to most of North America. "Nimiq" is an Inuit word for "that which unifies", and was chosen from a nationwide naming contest in 1998. The two satellites are owned and operated by Telesat Canada, and are based on Lockheed Martin's A2100 model.


Nimiq 1 was launched on May 20, 1999 and contains 32 Ku-band transponders. Nimiq 2, launched in December 29, 2002, also includes 2 K-band transponders. Nimiq 2 provides additional bandwidth for HDTV and interactive television applications.


Nimiq 3 went online on August 23, 2004. It is an old DirecTV satellite moved to a new position to offload some of the transmitting work from Nimiq 1.


Equipment

The standard ExpressVu dish is a circular 20 inches (51cm) in diameter and supports two LNBs. The 20" dish is skew-adjustable and identical to the Dish Network 500. The size was increased from the original 18" in late 2002 to provide better reception to HDTV channels.


ExpressVu also provide a variety of satellite receiver sets, including models with dual-tuner, HDTV and PVR capabilities.


Canadians living in the Arctic region have the option to purchase larger 60cm and 120cm dishes to compensate for the weaker satellite signal.


Etymology

The name ExpressVu was chosen for its universal recognition by both English and French speakers. Anglophones often pronouce the name as "express view", while francophones understand "vu" as the French verb meaning "to look" or "to watch".


External Link

  • Bell ExpressVu Official Website (http://www.expressvu.com)

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TechnoFILE Looks at Bell Expressvu (0 words)
Bell ExpressVu's Model 5100 PVR is the first integrated digital satellite receiver that features an easy-to-use on-screen programming guide capable of pausing real-time television programs and tapelessly records up to 30 hours of content on a 40-gigabyte hard drive.
The Bell ExpressVu Model 5100 PVR complete system with receiver, remote and dish will retail for only $699.00 and the package is eligible for a $100.00 programming credit making the net cost of the system $599.00.
Bell ExpressVu is also introducing a new entry-level receiver, the Model 3100 receiver that includes many of the features available on the Model 5100.
Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-615 (2159 words)
ExpressVu drew a distinction between the "types" of broadcasting undertakings defined in section 2 of the Act and the "classes" of licences that the Commission may establish pursuant to section 9(1)(b) of the Act.
ExpressVu argued that the Commission cannot alter the Act’s defined nature of an undertaking that a broadcaster operates.
For example, ExpressVu stated that a BDU, as defined in the Act, cannot be rendered a different type of undertaking, ignoring the plain statutory definition, simply because the Commission issues it a licence that omits the word "distribution".
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