SHAW Expands Digital Cable Service In Moncton.

Business Editors

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 23, 1999

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SHAW announced today its plans to offer the most advanced cable technology available, SHAW Digital Cable, to residents of Moncton, NB later this month. SHAW Digital Cable subscribers can now get up to 200 channels of top television entertainment, children's programming, quality digital music, headline concerts, first-rate movies and exciting special events.

"Moncton residents will now enjoy the unmatched clarity of digital technology and an unbeatable package of entertainment " said Brad Shaw, Vice President, Operations, SHAW Cablesystems, British Columbia and Atlantic Canada. "With SHAW Digital Cable, we deliver the cable technology of the future - TODAY!"

SHAW Digital Cable offers great value for the entire family. Up to 200 channels of unmatched picture and sound quality, 30 channels of uninterrupted music with DMX in Dolby Digital(AC-3) surround sound and customized programming including a programmable viewer control TV guide (Interactive Program Guide) (Navigator).

Moncton Digital Cable customers are also eligible for one month of free digital service with SHAW's Total Entertainment Package. This value-packed entertainment extravaganza includes our Click, Click 1 and Click 2 channels, five US Superstations (WSBK Boston, KTLA Los Angeles, WGN Chicago, WPIX New York and WTBS Atlanta), TMN 1,2, 3 and 4, thirty channels of uninterrupted music and up to four cable outlets for only $ 49.95 - a major cost savings of up to 35% for television, music and sports enthusiasts across Canada. Order now and receive a free installation, six Pay-Per-View movies and the NFL SUNDAY TICKET package FREE.

"There has never been a better time to go Digital" said Peter Bissonnette, President, Shaw Cablesystems, G.P. "SHAW is committed to offering customers a superior digital entertainment experience at the most affordable price. We invite Moncton residents to contact our local office for more information."

Early in the New Year, Moncton residents will be invited to Shaw's Open House for a free product demonstration and an information seminar. The event promises fun for the whole family with hot dogs, refreshments, prizes and more. For one-on-one demonstrations, residents are invited to drop by the Shaw Retail Centre at 70 Assomption Blvd., weekdays from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

SHAW Digital Cable will be available in the spring 2000 to residents of Saint John, Fredericton, Edmundston, Campbellton, Bathurst and Miramichi. SHAW is currently upgrading its cable network across New Brunswick to provide for expanded capacity and improved picture quality. More specific plans for expanded channels and network upgrades will be announced in early 2000.

SHAW Digital Cable is currently available in over 27 cities and has attracted more than 110,000 subscribers. Early this year, the company announced a $100 million investment to expand digital service to most of its 1.8 million customers coast-to-coast.

SHAW Communications Inc. is a diversified Canadian communications company whose core business is providing broadband cable television and Internet services to approximately1.8 million customers. SHAW also has significant interests in direct-to-home satellite television services Star Choice as well as providing telecommunications services to individual and business customers. SHAW is traded on the Canadian Venture, Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

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