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Industry Minister Reiterates ‘Promoting Competition’, Separate Rogers-Shaw Decision Coming
A federal Tribunal this week dismissed the Competition Bureau’s application to block the $26 billion Rogers-Shaw merger, paving the way for it to proceed
Competition Bureau Appealing Rogers-Shaw Merger Decision; Telcos ‘Deeply Disappointed’
On Thursday evening the Competition Tribunal dismissed the Competition Bureau’s case that sought to block the Rogers-Shaw merger, citing how the latter would increase prices for Canadians. The decision resulted in a victory for the $26 billion Rogers-Shaw merger to proceed, and also allow Quebecor to acquire Freedom Mobile. But not so fast, because on...
Rogers-Shaw Approval is ‘Failure of Every Promise’ by Feds to Lower Prices: PIAC
"Consumers now face a decade of competitive winter, with higher cellphone, home Internet, cable, satellite and Internet TV, and home phone prices"
Rogers-Shaw Merger Approved by Competition Tribunal; Consumer Group Blasts Decision
With the Competition Bureau's case against their merger dismissed, Rogers and Shaw are expected to complete the transaction by January 31, 2023
Competition Tribunal Has Yet to Reach Decision on Rogers-Shaw Merger
Federal Court Chief Justice Paul Crampton, who leads the three-member panel overseeing the Tribunal, hoped release a ruling before Christmas
Rogers EPP Boxing Day Deal 2022: $55/50GB Plan
After we reported the Telus EPP program was offering up a $55/50GB plan for new activations as part of Boxing Week promos for 2022, it appears Rogers is also offering the same thing. The Rogers Preferred Program (RPP) is a corporate discount offered to employees by employers. Select workplaces support RPP perks so it’s best...
Fido Offering $30/30GB ‘Winback’ Plan with 2 Months Free to Ex-Customers
Rogers-owned Fido is offering up a $30/30GB ‘winback’ plan to old customers, in an attempt to lure them back to the company. The $30 plan with 30GB of 4G LTE data was offered in an email, that had a headline of “Exclusive ‘come back to Fido’ offer”. The email says, “we really miss you and...
Rogers Boxing Day Deals 2022 Now Available
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas and usually marks huge sales, but over the years the event has started earlier and earlier, similar to Black Friday deals. Rogers has kicked off its Boxing Day deals already, as it says “Boxing week on now” according to its website. Here are some of the deals Rogers...
Fido Offering $55/50GB Plan for Existing Customers, Just Like Koodo
Earlier this week, Telus-owned Koodo was offering a $55/50GB plan for some existing customers, with the latter including one free perk such as unlimited long distance, rollover data and more. Koodo’s offer was alongside a current promo for new customers offering a $50/40GB plan. Now, it appears Rogers-owned Fido has a similar offer just like...
Videotron Buying Freedom Would Harm Consumers, Says Competition Bureau’s Closing Arguments
Vidéotron's acquisition of Freedom Mobile as part of the Rogers-Shaw merger would put it in an "unprecedented relationship of dependence" on Rogers
Rogers-Shaw Merger Hearing vs Competition Bureau Concludes
Oral arguments are scheduled for December 13 and 14, and the federal judge overseeing the hearing wants to render a decision before Christmas
Fido, Koodo, Virgin Cyber Monday 2022 Deals: Free iPhone 11 with $45/50GB and More
The flanker brands of the ‘Big 3’, Fido, Koodo and Virgin Plus have announced Cyber Monday deals for 2022. These are an extension of Black Friday deals, particularly the current free iPhone 11 with $45/50GB promotion. Koodo is offering up the iPhone 11 for $0/month on a 24 month Tab, to go with the $45/50GB...