Channels

LS Times - New channel free preview on now

LS Times is a national Canadian Chinese 24-hour TV station whos programming focuses on current feature films from Hong Kong with a mix of popular movies from China, Taiwan, Japan and other Asian countries. All films are aired in original language with Chinese subtitles and sometimes English subtitles. LS Times also broadcasts daily content from i-Cable News, Hong Kong's award-winning 24-hr news station and features a selection of engaging TV programs and popular Taiwanese idol drama series. Check it out free for 3 months!

*Subscription to Fairchild required.

Bite TV - free preview May 1 - 31

While in free preview throughout May, Bite TV will be showcasing the funniest sketches, sitcoms, and stand-up with great marathons every weekend. Starting Saturday, May 5 catch our weekend long It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia marathon, and our premiere of Richard Pryor: Live & Smoking on Friday May 11 at 9pm ET/PT. Saturday May 12 kicks off our Blue Collar Weekend with Larry The Cable Guy, Bill Engvall & Ron White specials as well as a Victoria Day Weekend long tribute to the Brits with The Mighty Boosh-a-thon, Shaun of the Dead, Eddie Izzard and more. Check out the free preview all month long!

Movie Central 3 HD - New HD channel

Movie Central 3 features uncut commercial Free TV entertainment with a focus on drama, romance, independent and documentary films and now it's all available in High Definition!

ABC Spark - New channel free preview on now

ABC Spark is a new 24-hour television channel featuring a unique blend of authentic and compelling entertainment - with diverse stories and relationships that are passionate, honest and real - all told with optimism, humor and heart. ABC Spark is a combination of network-defining original series and movies as well as quality acquired series and blockbuster theatricals. ABC Spark is also the destination for the biggest holiday events with "13 Nights of Halloween" and "25 Days of Christmas". ABC Spark. Life just got brighter. Check it out on a 2 month long free preview!

OLN HD - New HD channel

OLN offers a one-stop destination for adrenaline pumping action and adventure entertainment. Larger than life personalities take viewers on intense and rugged journeys across Canada and the world in pursuit of knowledge, competition and prey.

Travel + Escape HD - New HD channel free preview on now

Travel+Escape is the home of top rated travel themed programs with entertaining hosts, compelling stories and exotic locations. Check out the difference of HD on a 3 month long free preview on channel 702.

Fox Sports World - end of network availability

Effective 11:59pm EST on April 30th, 2012, Fox Sports World on channel 120 will no longer be available. If you are subscribed to the individual channel, it will automatically be removed from your account and you will no longer be charged. If you are subscribed to the channel in the Sports Extra theme pack, it will be removed without impacting the other channels in the theme pack. To find a replacement channel, see our full programming line-up at www.telus.com/channels.

HLN HD - New HD channel

HLN focuses on news that hits home and elevates local stories of national value and national news stories with high-profile people center stage. HLN stories are relevant and relatable. From waking up with Robin Meade, to recapping the day with Nancy Grace and Joy Behar, you will be sure to have watched the most relevant news for the day. Dr. Drew Pinksy, a practicing physician and specialist in addiction, adds his perspective as he discusses some of the most taboo and current stories from people that are making headlines. HLN is a CNN Worldwide network offered in more than 90 million households in the U.S. CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is the most trusted source for news and information.

Bloomberg HD - New HD channel free preview on now

Bloomberg Television is committed to unbiased, insightful business news reporting. And now, Bloomberg in HD brings you more business news and data than any other network - relevant, exclusive information that's easy to understand at a glance. Check out the difference of HD on a 3 month long free preview on channel 703.

Miracle Channel - now available to all Optik TV subscribers

Miracle Channel is television with purpose. It offers contemporary, cutting-edge programs from people like Joyce Meyers and Joel Osteen as well as documentaries, talk shows, videos, movies, Canadian news, live call-in shows, and in house favourites LEON and The Bridge. It's also the only channel in Canada that offers 100% Christian programming. "Something for everyone" really sums up the variety of programming offered by Miracle Channel...and it's all designed to help you live an incredible life of purpose."

*Channel number varies by viewer location.

Silver Screen Classics - free preview Apr 1 - 30

Silver Screen Classics is the only Canadian TV channel specializing in classic movies, bringing you legendary movie stars like John Wayne, Elizabeth Taylor, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Charlie Chaplin, Sophia Loren, Kirk Douglas, Spencer Tracy, Marlon Brando, and many others.

ichannel - free preview Apr 1 - 30

The stories that matter to you. The issues that affect your life. ichannel is Canada's political and social issues network - your destination for thought-provoking documentaries, dramas, movies and more. Tune in Mondays at 7 pm Central Time for #FAQMP, our new interactive political affairs series. And join us Thursdays and Sundays at 9 pm Central Time for St. Elsewhere, the groundbreaking medical drama that changed the face of prime time television.

bpm:tv - free preview Apr 1 - 30

bpm:tv, Canada's ONLY dance station, gives you cutting-edge music videos, exclusive interviews with the world's top DJs, and an all-access pass to the hottest events in the world of dance and electronic music. Discover the secrets of chart-topping artists like Lady Gaga and Rihanna every Monday and Friday at 7 pm Central Time on Pop Profiles. And join host Jorie Brown every night at 6 pm Central Time as she plays your favourite videos on the all-request hour Back @ Ya!

Desi HD - add today for as low $5 per month^

The Desi HD pack includes North America's first available South Asian high definition channels, Mehndi TV (ch.551) and Bollywood Times (ch.552). Get it for $10/month standalone or $5/month with the Punjabi Pack, Desi Starter Pack or Desi Mega Pack. Call 310-MYTV (6988) to order.

^A subscription to Optik TV Essentials required, charged separately.

Treehouse & YTV - now available on Optik on the go

Now your kids can watch their favourite shows from Treehouse and YTV on a laptop, tablet or smartphone, anytime, anywhere! Keep your kids entertained with Optik on the go. Included with your subscription to the Family theme pack is a huge selection of children's programs available On Demand and on the go, 24/7. Visit http://optiktv.telus.com/ and log in with your Optik TV account email and password. Or call 310-MYTV (6988) to subscribe to the Family theme pack.

Hollywood Suite - order today and get the first month free‡

Enjoy unedited, commercial-free Hollywood movies in HD, 24/7 on 4 HD movie channels - WarnerFilms, The MGM Channel, Hollywood Storm and Hollywood Festival! Also get the best movies from MGM's legendary collection on Hollywood Storm, Hollywood Festival OnDemand and even Optik on the go. All for just $6 per month.† Sign up today and get a bonus first month free!‡

‡Offer available until May 23, 2012, to Optik TV customers who have not subscribed to Hollywood Suite in the past 90 days. †Not included in the $15 HD-complete offer.

TV5 - free preview ends April 27

Enjoy original French-language Canadian productions, as well as the best of European and African programs. Choose from an extensive selection of documentaries, news, fiction series, magazines, game shows, movies, and sports. English language captions are available for movies broadcast on Sunday nights.

Rai Italia - order today and get the first 3 months free*

The wait is finally over. Rai Italia is now available on Optik TV. Raitalia is the Italian public service TV channel for Italians abroad and for those who love Italy, Italian culture and history. Sign up today and get the first 3 months free!*

*Offer available until May 23, 2012, to Optik TV customers who have not subscribed to Rai Italia in the past 90 days. Subscription to Telelatino required, charged separately.