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NDP Leader Urges Industry Minister to Block Rogers-Shaw Merger
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Sunday sent a letter to Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, asking the latter to block the deal
Here are Big Telecom’s Web of Brands in Canada, Explains TekSavvy [PIC]
Independent internet service provider TekSavvy recently started a Facebook ad campaign showcasing “big telecoms web of brands” in Canada, showing how Rogers, Telus, Bell and Videotron own numerous smaller companies. "Who REALLY owns your provider? It might surprise you,” says TekSavvy, noting it is "one of the last independent ISPs." "We fight to keep Canada’s...
Rogers and Quebecor Negotiating Roaming Rates Ahead of Shaw Takeover
According to sources, Rogers and Quebecor's Vidéotron are in talks to settle a number of commercial issues to meet conditions set by Ottawa
Rogers and Bell Waive Long Distance Charges to Turkey and Syria [Update]
Yesterday, Telus and Koodo announced they were waiving long distance and roaming charges to Turkey and Syria, following two devastating earthquakes affecting both countries. Rogers/Fido and Bell/Virgin Plus have also announced they are waiving long distance calls and texts sent from Canada to Turkey and Syria. Update Feb. 8: Rogers told iPhone in Canada in...
TTC Subway Needs Cell Coverage from Rogers, Bell, and Telus: Experts
Right now, Freedom Mobile is the only operator that provides underground cell service on Toronto's subway despite the infrastructure being there since 2015
Rogers Q4 2022: Profits Up 25%, 193,000 New Wireless Subscribers
Rogers reported $508 million in net income for Q4 2022, up 25% year-over-year, with a whopping 193,000 new postpaid mobile phone subscribers
Minister Seeks Wireless Pricing Assurances Before Rogers-Shaw Approval: Report
Minister Champagne is reportedly seeking written undertakings from Rogers and Quebecor for ensuring affordable wireless pricing
Staples to Exclusively Sell Bell Services, Rogers and Telus Dropped
Staples Canada and Bell announced a multi-year exclusive agreement on Tuesday, to sell Bell, Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile wireless and wireline services at Staples stores across Canada for both consumers and small businesses. Both companies will also partner to sell Bell services to medium businesses through the Staples Professional sales team. Beginning in late...
Rogers, Shaw Extend Deadline for Merger and Freedom-Vidéotron Deal
While the Competition Bureau's objections to the deal have been shot down, the companies still require Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne to sign off
Rogers-Shaw Deal Expected to Net Hedge Funds Over $200 Million: Report
If the transaction closes by its January 31 deadline, the 12 hedge funds that bet on it going through are looking at a $216 million payday
Shaw Tells MPs: Telus and Globalive Working Together Like ‘Geppetto’ and ‘Pinocchio’
Executives from Rogers and Shaw told MPs on Wednesday that their deal will ultimately increase competition in Canada's telecom sector
Rogers Price Increase Coming for Customers on Older Infinite Plans
Rogers has started notifying some customers on older Infinite plans their bills are going up. According to iPhone in Canada reader Rob, his latest January Rogers bill statement included a blurb about a price increase set to take place in March, 2023. The heading “Changes to your Wireless Plan Rate” then explains the monthly service...