this table comes from the CCTA contribution but has been supplemented by information provided by other parties. Table 4 Interactive services provided by Canadian BDUs Internet-overTV Portal TV Bell Proprietary In 5100 series In ComboBox ComboBox ExpressVu launched Fall product product with 2001. expected launch ExtendMedia Additional in first half of expected launch functions in 2002 (delayed) in first half of ComboBox. 2002 (delayed). Cogeco 10-year Licensed in Agreement with agreement for Ontario and WorldGate. EGemstar IPG Quebec mail, web surfing, and search capabilities. Rogers Proprietary Licensed. "Triple-play" · Provides Web IPG Agreement with home surfing, e-mail, SeaChange. on networking online banking dedicated virtual product and shopping. channel. Allows includes PVR Viewing of PVR functions. functions in the photos on TV. STB. · ''Triple-play'' includes HS internet service. Shaw Agreement National license Planned TVCable with Gemstar through Corus. based web Trials in access, e-mail Calgary. and chat, Star Proprietary. Letter of intent Choice To deploy with TiVO Gist EPG in Q4 2002 Vidéotron iLLICO Email, web TV listings and service IPG surfing, chat and other information newsgroups through CANOE through iLLICO portal. service. EPG/IPG
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Source: CBC comments, 15 February 2002, p. 47-8. Supplemented by various comments to Public Notice CRTC 2001-113 Every BDU that offers digital service provides an IPG. The specific functions of these IPGs vary by BDU and IPG developer, but all include the basic program listings and information