Carriers

Analyst Predicts Quebecor Next to Sell Unused Wireless Spectrum

As consumer advocacy groups recently voiced their opposition to Rogers acquiring Shaw's unused AWS spectrum, a new analyst report predicts Quebecor will be the next likely seller of its wireless spectrum, according to Scotia Capital analyst Jeff Fan: “Shaw agreed to sell an option to Rogers Communications Inc. to purchase its Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) licences...
Gary Ng
14 years ago

Consumer Groups: Rogers-Shaw Wireless Deal Will Mean Less Competition [Update]

According to a report from the Canadian Press, consumer and public advocacy groups believe if Rogers is able to complete its purchase of Shaw's unused AWS wireless spectrum in 2014, it will result in less competition for consumers. The Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Consumers’ Association of Canada, OpenMedia.ca, the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public...
Gary Ng
14 years ago

Fido $57 Unlimited Promo Plan to Increase to $60 on Jan. 23

Fido keeps flip flopping with its promos for the $57 unlimited promo plan, as it brought back the extra gigabyte of data and $1 off during the first week of January. If you haven't jumped on the $57 plan, you have about one more day to do so (it expires at midnight on Jan. 22nd)...
Gary Ng
14 years ago

Orascom Reportedly Looking to Sell WIND Mobile to ‘Big 3’ Carriers?

A couple days ago WIND Mobile announced its parent company, Orascom, would gain 99.3% control of the company and become Canada's first foreign-owned wireless carrier. The moves comes as WIND Mobile CEO Anthony Lacavera sells his portion of the company to Orascom, and will step down as CEO but continue as an honorary chair. Does...
Gary Ng
14 years ago

Fido $30 Promo: Unlimited SMS, Long Distance, 5pm Evenings, 200 Minutes, CID/VM

Fido's website has another voice promo plan available, this time for $30. The plan is listed under its Standard Plans page and includes the following: Unlimited SMS/MMS Unlimited International SMS/MMS 200 anytime minutes Unlimited 5PM evenings and weekends Unlimited Canada-wide long distance Mini Voicemail (up to 3 messages of 3 minutes each, saved up to...
Gary Ng
14 years ago

WIND Mobile to Be First Foreign-Owned Wireless Carrier in Canada

WIND Mobile has announced a deal where its parent company Orascom Telecom will own an indirect 99.3% interest in the company, making it the first fully foreign-owned wireless carrier in Canada. Industry Canada recently removed restrictions for foreign investment for telecoms with less than 10 percent market share. Orascom is backed by its parent company,...
Gary Ng
14 years ago

Northwestel Announces $233M Modernization Plan to Expand 3G Networks, DSL

Northwestel has announced its modernization plans to spend $233 million over five years to expand its wireless, DSL and cable infrastructure to northern communities: “We have developed a modernization plan that delivers for our communities,” said Paul Flaherty, President and Chief Executive Officer at Northwestel. “In addition to supplying more northern communities with enhanced services,...
Gary Ng
14 years ago

The Decision Making of Rogers’ CEO Profiled by the Financial Post

The Financial Post details the business moves made by Rogers CEO, Nadir Mohamed, and how his key decisions have affected the company, since he took up the position four years ago. Recently, Rogers announced it had made a $700 million deal with Shaw to acquire Mountain Cablevision and the latter's unused wireless spectrum (Rogers also...
Gary Ng
14 years ago

Rogers Becomes First North American Carrier to Offer LTE Roaming [Update]

Rogers has announced it has become the first carrier in North America to offer LTE roaming to its customers. The bilateral LTE roaming agreement has led to a partnership with 3 Hong Kong, enabling Rogers customers traveling to the city with a 2600MHz device to roam on LTE: “Rogers was the first carrier to launch...
Gary Ng
14 years ago