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Amazon-shomi rumours? Untrue, says Rogers Media president

TORONTO – As the Rogers-Shaw over-the-top viewing portal shomi is wound down by the end of November, many have wondered what the companies are going to do with the content they have under contract.There were rampant rumours throughout the summer as the two companies pondered their commitment to shomi, and sources told Cartt.ca that Amazon was a player in trying to negotiate a content arrangement with Rogers and Shaw to launch its video streamer in Canada.We asked Rogers Communications CEO Guy Laurence these questions yesterday during a press session announcing its innovative new wireless data usage tool.When it comes to...