OTTAWA – The Competition Tribunal hearing on the Competition Bureau’s application to block the merger of Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications continued today, although mostly in camera.
The tribunal heard from Blaik Kirby, group president, consumer and small and medium business at BCE, who also appeared yesterday. He spoke about the competitive environment and Bell’s response to the launch of Shaw Mobile.
“If there is a divestiture the resulting environment is actually going to better for Bell Mobility than the current environment,” Kirby told the tribunal panel, speaking about the divestiture of Shaw’s wireless assets.
“When we look at Shaw today, the…
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Shaw Mobile is a big reason why Freedom stores are struggling, another witness says
OTTAWA – Today was the third day of the Competition Tribunal hearing on the Competition Bureau’s application to block the proposed merger of Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications.
Yesterday and today, two Freedom Mobile dealers appeared as witnesses, each answering questions about the struggles they say they have faced since the merger was announced.
The first of the two witnesses, Sudeep Verma, opened his first Wind Mobile store in 2011 and continued on to open a total of 19 stores. He operated all of those stores until…
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TORONTO — Rogers Communications today announced its financial results for the third quarter that ended Sept. 30, reporting its total revenue rose 2% to $3.74 billion compared to the same quarter of 2021.
The increase was attributed to strong performance in the company’s wireless and media segments.
Rogers’ Q3 results included $150 million in customer credits paid out to compensate for its July network outage that affected both its wireless and wireline services. Excluding those customer credits, Rogers says its total revenue in Q3 2022 rose 6% compared to Q3 2021.
Total service revenue for the company increased 3% to $3.23 billion…
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OTTAWA – Day two of the Competition Tribunal hearing on the Competition Bureau’s application to block the merger of Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications saw witnesses answer questions drawing attention to the fact that while the Commissioner of Competition is opposing the whole merger in its original form, this past June the two companies announced a deal was made to sell Freedom Mobile to Quebecor subsidiary Videotron in an attempt to assuage concerns related to wireless competition.
Stephanie Assad, competition law officer at the Competition Bureau, told the three-person tribunal panel she helped draft a request for information in September…
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OTTAWA – Well over a year after the proposed merger of Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications was announced, the Competition Tribunal has begun to hear an application made by the Commissioner of Competition to block it.
The Commissioner of Competition is arguing the merger will result in less competition, while Rogers and Shaw are arguing they have addressed that concern by coming to an agreement with Quebecor subsidiary Videotron for the sale of Shaw’s Freedom Mobile as competition concerns are centred around the wireless assets involved in the deal.
According to the commissioner, however, this is not an effective remedy because…
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TORONTO – Rogers Communications announced today over 70 registered charities and non-profits have been awarded its 2022 Ted Rogers Community Grants.
“The Community Grants program supports youth aged 15-29 in the areas of education, digital literacy, health, sport, and entrepreneurship,” a press release says.
This year, the funding will help over 50,000 youth in 250 Canadian communities.
“We are proud to partner with local organizations to help young Canadians reach their full potential,” said Tony Staffieri, president and CEO of Rogers, in the release. “Our youth are the future, and we need to do everything we can to give them the best…
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VANCOUVER — Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE), Rogers Communications and Sportsnet announced today a 10-year extension to their ongoing agreement “that will see the long-time partners continue to collaborate across media and sponsorship to serve the Vancouver community through the 2032-33 season,” reads a press release.
As part of the renewed partnership, Rogers Communications retains the naming rights of Rogers Arena, home of the Vancouver Canucks.
The deal also extends the 24-year broadcast partnership agreement between the Canucks and Rogers Sports and Media’s Sportsnet, which will remain the exclusive regional TV and radio partner of the Canucks through to 2033.
“In…
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MONTREAL, TORONTO and CALGARY – A second mediation attempt between Rogers Communications, Shaw Communications and Quebecor and the Competition Bureau has failed, according to a press release issued by the three companies today.
Rogers and Shaw are currently seeking approvals for their proposed merger. In an attempt to quell concerns about the potential impact of the deal on wireless competition in Canada, the companies agreed to sell Shaw’s Freedom Mobile to Quebecor subsidiary Videotron.
The first attempt at mediation between Rogers, Shaw and the Competition Bureau happened in July.
The second mediation attempt took place earlier today.
“We are disappointed with…
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BURLINGTON – Canadian motorsports and automotive channel REV TV announced yesterday it is now available on Rogers Ignite TV.
“We are going green on Rogers,” said Mike Garrow, CEO of REV TV, in a press release. “We look forward to being Ignite TV customers’ go-to motorsports channel. There is certainly something for everyone to feel the rush 24/7.”
Ignite TV customers now have access to on REV TV programming including MotoGP, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, World Rally Championship, SPEED SPORT TV, Monster Jam, as well as weekly news shows and much more.
Viewers who say “REV TV” into their voice remote…
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SUDBURY, Ont. — Rogers Communications announced today a five-year strategic partnership with NORCAT, a global leader in the development and provision of skilled labour training and innovation services, to enable and accelerate the adoption of smart mining technology in the global mining industry.
This collaboration will see Rogers establish the Rogers Technology Centre of Excellence at the NORCAT Underground Centre in Sudbury, Ont., “to bring innovative new solutions to life and increase efficiency, safety, and productivity in the global mining industry,” says a press release.
“As part of our commitment to driving leading-edge innovation within mining, construction, and other industrial…
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