Shaw will launch wireless in second half of 2011

CALGARY – Shaw Communications’ hotly anticipated wireless service will launch in “late 2011” once the company has invested an additional $100 million, confirmed CEO and vice chair Jim Shaw on Friday.“We are advancing our wireless strategy to offer a competitive offering, and we are planning an initial launch in late 2011”, Shaw said on a call with industry analysts. “Accordingly, we are accelerating our wireless capital expenditure and expect to invest approximately $100 million more in 2010. We are excited about this opportunity to enhance our products and offerings with wireless service.”Shaw paid $189.5-million for wireless spectrum in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan,...