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The weather network not local on fibe tv

Smokeyak — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 16:14:59 GMT

I just switched from Cogeco Cable to bell fibe tv and was surprised the weather channel in fibe tv is not local as it was on Cogeco? I'm in Sarnia and the weather here is usually quite different to London, KW and Toronto. A company as large and expensive as Bell should be able to have local weather. Very disappointed. This would have likely swayed my decision to change providers as its one of the channels I rely on.

Re: The weather network not local on fibe tv

BellNick — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:02:22 GMT

Hi there @Smokeyak,
Thanks for your post and welcome to the Community.
We would recommend checking out our article How to use The Weather Network app on Fibe TV. It will inform you how to access The Weather Network through the app or channel, as well as setting & saving a location.
We're here should you have any further questions.

Re: The weather network not local on fibe tv

Smokeyak — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:15:28 GMT

Thanks, but I have the weather network APP already. I would prefer the weather network tv STATION like I had with Cogeco that showed the weather in Sarnia. The bell weather network channel shows the weather in London KW and Toronto. So your comment is not helpful 🙁

Weather Network

Gibby2 — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:37:31 GMT

Why doesn't the Weather Network give me local conditions. We live in Collingwood and get Toronto weather. When we were with Rogers, the Weather Network was local.

Weather Channel on Bell

DoubleD — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:55:03 GMT

I live in Kitchener, Ontario. We are in the top 10 largest cities in Canada. When I watch the Weather Channel on Bell - why do I see every other city but Kitchener? Please note - our weather on a daily basis is not the same as London, Hamilton or Toronto's. I'd like to see Kitchener added to this line up. Thank you!

Re: The weather network not local on fibe tv

Dan2 — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:20:19 GMT

I live in Cornwall. With Cogeco, we had local Cornwall weather. With Bell, we get Ottawa weather on channel 505. Ottawa is an hour north-west. Not the same weather at all! This is Annoying!

Re: Weather Channel on Bell

WelshTerrier — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:02:37 GMT

Local weather for Kitchener, Waterloo, London & Toronto is on Fibe TV Station 505 .

The weather network not local on fibe tv

User1 — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:34:49 GMT

How do I change my weather network to my town

Re: Change Weather Network to my town

WelshTerrier — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:07:54 GMT

On Fibe TV, Channel 1505 is The Weather Network - National Broadcast. Channel 505 will give you the local weather for your locale. This is mapped to the major municipalities surrounding you. E.g Kitchener - London & vicinity are mapped to view the weather for Toronto, Kitchener, Waterloo, & London.

The closest you can get to your specific town's weather on Fibe TV will be what is showing up Channel 505.

You can not pick & choose your municipalities weather as you can on the web or on T.W.N. apps.

Re: Weather Channel on Bell

Rodenti — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:05:59 GMT

Yes, it does show the local weather for all those locations, but it cycles through all of them. On the cable platforms is shows exclusively local weather, with significantly more detail than we get now.

Why doesn't Bell offer this channel for each of the cities it services? If Rogers can offer it, then so can Bell.

I'm in Ottawa, and I don't care about the local weather for Kitchener, Waterloo, London & Toronto... but I see all of then on the tens whether I want to or not. I would really like to see the channel I had with Rogers with full details for my local area.

Re: Weather Channel on Bell

AlexS — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:25:01 GMT

That’s one of the reasons why Bell is cheaper than Rogers lol

Re: The weather network not local on fibe tv

Rodenti — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 02:32:30 GMT

Hi@BellNick

I have the VIP7802 receiver and I can't get the solution you provided to work. I go into the apps page and select the weather network, but it doesn't work with the weather network channel as described:

"Your current channel will be tuned to The Weather Network channel and the app will appear on top."

In my case it only loads the app and didn't change to the channel with the app on top.

Re: The weather network not local on fibe tv

BellNick — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 12:53:02 GMT

Hi there @Rodenti.

Do you have the Weather Network channel on your guide (channel 505 or 1505) or is it missing? if you have the channel, when you tune to it, does the app appear on top?

Looking forward to hearing back.

Re: The weather network not local on fibe tv

Smokeyak — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:13:12 GMT

I have station 1505 but the weather app doesnt appear on the top.

Re: The weather network not local on fibe tv

Rodenti — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:37:10 GMT

Hi @BellNick,

Yes, I have the Weather Network on 1505, but there is no app on top.

I didn't realize the Weather Network was also on 505, and it looks like that one shows the local weather for Ottawa. Are they different channels, or am I seeing the app overlay on 505 but not on 1505?

Re: The weather network not local on fibe tv

BellNick — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:21:42 GMT

Hi there @Rodenti @Smokeyak
Are you able to share which model receiver you have with your service?

Re: The weather network not local on fibe tv

Rodenti — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:39:35 GMT

Hi @BellNick

I have the VIP7802 receiver.

Re: The weather network not local on fibe tv

BellNick — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:07:21 GMT

Thanks for confirming @Rodenti .
Channel 505 and 1505 are different channels. Channel 505 is for Toronto and 1505 cycles through different regions.
As for the Weather Network application, this feature of auto-tuning to the weather network channel with the app on top is not available with the 7802. You will need to either use the stations available on the guide or download the Weather Network app from the Play Store. This feature ("Your current channel will be tuned to The Weather Network channel and the app will appear on top.") is for the older Fibe TV equipment.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Community.

Re: The weather network not local on fibe tv

Smokeyak — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 04:08:36 GMT

I have the VIP 7802 receiver.

Re: The weather network not local on fibe tv

Imasku — Thu, 16 May 2024 13:01:29 GMT

Now bell has removed the weather app from the TV. Will not consider finding another provider not impressed.