i've tried the phone, but i'm too shy... can't speak

i am trying to decide what i will do about phone/ internet/ cable at the new place.

here is what i would like:

- high speed internet (none of the 'light' versions, thank you)
- basic phone service with some room for decently priced long-distance in canada
- basic or full cable, depending on what the jump from one to the other is

i don't want to committ to paying a monkey load of money every month. i have enough big bills for now! if there is any way to do all of this for under $100, i would be happy. no hidden costs! no unexpected fees! (though i do understand that there are inevitable hook-up costs).

we have ownership of both a telus and a shaw modem - so that helps a little with the prices offered by both of those service providers.... but i still really want to look around and weigh my options over the weekend.

who do you guys use? for what? how are the services? what about the prices? TELL ME MORE!