Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne formally rejected part of a deal between Canadian telecom giants Rogers and Shaw to merge, insisting on the need for competition in the wireless market.
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Rogers, Shaw merger plan: Bumps along the way
Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. have expressed their opposition to the Commissioner of Competition’s intention to file applications to the competition tribunal preventing Rogers’ proposed merger transaction with Shaw.
Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor Agree for Sale of Freedom Mobile
Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc., and Quebecor Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of Freedom Mobile Inc. to Videotron Ltd., a subsidiary of Quebecor, subject to regulatory approvals and closing of the merger of Shaw and Rogers announced on March 15, 2021.
Bell: First major internet service provider offering 3 Gbps in Canada
With total speeds three times faster than cable, Bell's pure fiber Internet service now offers download and upload speeds of 3 Gbps, providing a faster experience while working or learning from home, playing games, or sharing videos.
Bell Canada Increases Internet Speeds
Bell Canada announced that it is set to deliver the fastest Internet speeds in North America of any major provider. As announced previously this year, Bell is already the fastest of any major provider in the country with 3Gbps and is now introducing even faster symmetrical speeds of up to 8Gbps, the fastest of any speeds offered today by any major provider. With these speeds, and in select areas of Toronto, Bell pure fiber Internet will have download speeds five times faster than cable technology and upload speeds 250 times faster than cable technology. Bell also will bring Wi-Fi 6E in the home, the fastest Wi-Fi technology available, and when coupled with North America's fastest Internet speeds, is set to transform the at-home experience.
Rogers Canada Looking to Offload Freedom Mobile
According to The Globe & Mail, Xplornet has entered negotiations on a potential purchase of Shaw Communications’ Freedom Mobile division, as Rogers Communications looks at options for offloading Freedom to gain regulatory clearance for its proposed takeover of Shaw.
TELUS Sky Headquarters Opens in Calgary
TELUS Sky, a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Downtown Calgary, is an impressive landmark that stands 60-stories tall and brings 750,000 square feet of office and retail space as well as 326 rental units, creating a unique and dynamic blend of working and urban living. As a result, TELUS now occupies the largest LEED Platinum footprint in North America.
Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw’s broadcasting services gets CRTC approval
The Canadian radio-television and telecommunications commission (CRTC) approved Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw’s broadcasting services, subject to a number of conditions and modifications.
TELUS Q1 Results: A Strong Start to 2022
Continued operating momentum in TELUS’ high growth, technology-oriented verticals is recorded for the first quarter of 2022, with strong double-digit revenue growth across TELUS International, TELUS Health, and TELUS Agriculture.
TELUS, Samsung deploy Canada’s first mission-critical technology
Canada’s first mission critical Push-to-X (MCPTX) solutions will enable first responders to manage emergency situations with greater awareness with vital voice, video, and data communications.