Last year, the $26 billion Rogers-Shaw merger was approved by the federal government, and Canadians were told to expect increased competition and lower pricing. Well, it doesn’t seem that’s happening exactly across the board.
After we first told you about Rogers wireless and Ignite bundle pricing increases, iPhone in Canada has now learned Shaw prices are increasing for TV, internet and home phone.
Shaw customers now under the Rogers banner, were notified that starting on January 10, 2024, monthly service fees will be increasing as follows, according to info obtained by iPhone in Canada:
Rogers points out that active discounts or guaranteed rates will remains until end dates. Those on two-year ValuePlans, the price increases will not apply until your agreement ends. So if you’re not on some sort of agreement, prices will be going up next week.
The notice says the changes are made within the CRTC Internet and TV Service Provider codes.
Rogers confirmed with iPhone in Canada on Friday the Shaw price increases will be happening. The company said in a statement they are “committed to delivering residential services with the highest standard of quality and reliability to bring our customers the best network experience.”
One point from the merger was that Rogers would not increase wireless prices for Freedom Mobile customers for at least three years. Quebecor now owns Freedom Mobile. But of course there were no promises for TV, internet and home phone services from Shaw.
Are you seeing a price increase on your Shaw bill statement?
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Mergers are great.
CRTC is too
This was totally predictable. Rogers buys Shaw and makes the customers of both companies pay for the purchase, lining their pockets further. We, the customers, are nothing else than suckers. And Champagne, the minister that acquiesced this merger is either corrupt or incompetent. It’s going to give this liberal voter pause come election time. I am so sick of this crap…
“Canadians were told to expect increased competition and lower pricing”. Anyone with half a brain knew when this deal was approved by the liberal government that less competition means price increase. The crtc is a joke and so is this government for approving it. Will anyone be held accountable? No. Big business runs this country and the government does what they want.
Complaining won’t help. Cancel your services or submit. Same with inflation. U can complain about prices or refuse to buy product until price lowers. No conviction consumer complainers are the worst. Admit you are weak and poor and will just keep paying Rogers what they want. Some of us are actually brave enough to cancel not just whine.
Someone needs to explain how the Rogers Shaw merger didn’t violate antitrust laws. The justice who said this wouldn’t affect competition was a complete fool, I wouldn’t be surprised if he was paid off like most politicians also.
No he was a well paid Quebec Liberal judge.
Rogers are crooks!