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Lawyers in Rogers-Shaw Merger to Pocket Majority of $100 Million in Fees: Report
Lawyers working on the long-embattled deal are expected to beat out bankers and shareholder advisers to take the lion's share of fees from the transaction
Fido Customers are Seeing ‘5G On’ and ‘5G Auto’ Settings in iOS 16.4 Beta
Apple released iOS 16.4 beta to developers and public testers yesterday, and for Fido customers, they’re seeing some 5G options appear in iPhone settings. According to a screenshot shared by iPhone in Canada reader and Fido customer, John, he’s seeing 5G Auto and 5G On options within Settings under Voice & Data. Apple says 5G...
Rogers, Shaw, Quebecor Extend Merger Deadline Once Again
This is the parties' second extension in as many months as they still await approval from Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne
Globalive Urges CRTC to Suspend Unfair Rogers-Vidéotron Agreements
Globalive argued that the preferential, off-tariff network access rates offered to Vidéotron by Rogers could hinder its return to Canada's wireless market
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...