GATINEAU – In a letter sent to all telecom intervenors in the lower-cost data-only (skinny wireless) proceeding, CRTC staff sent an unpleasant midsummer surprise to the three incumbent national wireless players by asking:
“Whether a segment of the retail mobile wireless market, namely that of lower-cost data-only plans, is subject to sufficient competition to protect the interests of users and whether continued forbearance from price regulation of this segment would be likely to impair unduly the establishment or continuance of a competitive market for such services.”
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GATINEAU — Applicants hoping to be awarded a licence to operate a new national, multilingual television service offering news and information programming will have to wait a little longer to have their proposals heard, as the CRTC announced Monday it is delaying the start of the pertinent hearing until November 26, 2018. Originally, the hearing was scheduled to start October 15.
The CRTC has received several applications for a national, multilingual, multi-ethnic television service, which, if licensed, would receive mandatory distribution on the basic service pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act. Among the companies who have submitted applications…
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OTTAWA – The CRTC needs more information from the country’s telcos on their pending lower-cost data-only plans for mobile wireless services.
In a letter dated July 20 from Philippe Kent, competition and emergency services policy director, the Commission made specific requests for more information from the national wireless carriers as well as other stakeholders who filed interventions by the June 29 deadline.
“Commission staff is of the view that additional information is needed to further develop the record of the proceeding”, reads the letter. “As such, parties are asked to respond to the requests for information appended to this letter. Parties…
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TORONTO – Rogers announced more wireless network enhancements Thursday as it forges ahead with its multi-year network plan to bring gigabit LTE and 5G to its customers.
According to the flurry of news releases, Rogers and Fido customers will now have a faster, more reliable and consistent wireless experience in Brampton and Port Dover, ON; Qualicum Beach, BC; and the Harbour Landing community in the City of Regina.
In Alberta, Rogers said that it has also made wireless network improvements in Medicine Hat, where its media division formally acquired radio station CJCY-FM (102.1 CJCY Classic Hits) from Clear Sky Radio after…
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TORONTO – Rogers’ OMNI Television is bringing back original scripted comedy series Second Jen, complete with an all-female creative team.
Co-created, co-executive produced, and starring Filipino-Chinese-Canadian Amanda Joy as Jennifer “Mo” Monteloyola and Chinese-Canadian Samantha Wan as Jennifer “Jen” Wu, the six-part, 30-minute episode season is inspired by their real-life experiences, as they sort through commitment issues, career challenges, and the awkwardness of dating.
Older, saucier, and no longer relying on their over-protective families, Mo and Jen are now grappling with the world of ‘adulting,’ as their childhood friends begin to establish successful careers and get married. Season 2 features an all-female creative…
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MONTREAL – Rogers Communications today announced Édith Cloutier has been appointed as its Quebec president.
“This important regional role demonstrates Rogers' commitment to its Quebec customers, business customers and the community at large,” reads the announcement made en Français.
Cloutier (pictured) has been vice-president of enterprise and public sector sales for Quebec and the Ottawa region, which is a job she will retain going forward. “In this role, she has contributed over the last two years to developing a strategy that helps Canadian businesses and public sector clients adopt leading-edge technologies to grow their businesses,” reads the announcement.
However, now as Quebec…
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OTTAWA –The responses filed to ISED’s consultations on the 3500 MHz and 3800 MHz band pit incumbent fixed wireless service providers against mobile operators eager to deploy 5G services. The terrestrial operators, however, face opposition from satellite operators eager to protect the C-band. Caught up in the cross-fire are customers and communities who are reliant on existing services – both terrestrial and satellite.
Comments by a number of parties have been posted in response to Gazette Notice SLPB-004-18 — Consultation on Revisions to the 3500 MHz Band to Accommodate Flexible Use and Preliminary Consultation on Changes to the…
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TORONTO – “Exceptional” results at Rogers Communications’ wireless division helped to boost revenues and profits during its second quarter, the company said Thursday.
Rogers posted a profit of $538 million for the three months ended June 30, up 2% from $528 million in the same period a year ago. The Toronto-based company said that both net income and adjusted net income (which grew 12% to $554 million), increased this quarter as a result of higher adjusted EBITDA, which was partially offset by the higher associated income taxes. Growth in net income was lower as 2017 net income included a gain…
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CALGARY – With an eye on the upcoming back-to-school period, Shaw’s Freedom Mobile rolled out two cheaper entry-level data plans Thursday.
The first plan offers 1 GB of data and unlimited text to Canada and the U.S. for $25 per month, while the second provides 250 MB of data, 100 minutes of Canada-wide talk, and unlimited text to Canada and the U.S. for $15 per month.
As reported previously, Bell and Telus have offered 500MB for $30/month and Rogers 400MB for $25 in their proposed low-cost data only plans demanded by the CRTC earlier this year.
Shaw’s…
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MONCTON – Rogers is growing its Moncton call centre by creating 215 new jobs, the company said Tuesday.
With these new hires, Rogers will employ more than 1,000 people in greater Moncton, including call centre agents, sales reps, technicians and corporate positions.
"We employ some of the best frontline agents in Moncton and we're excited to fill hundreds of new jobs in the region”, said Rogers’ customer care SVP Eric Agius, in the news release. “Our customers are our number one priority and we are growing our presence locally to provide them with the best possible experience. We are proud to…
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