OTTAWA – Videotron, a subsidiary of Quebecor, has filed a notice of motion with the Competition Tribunal, asking to be granted leave to intervene in the proceeding dealing with the Commissioner of Competition’s application to the tribunal to have the proposed merger of Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications blocked.
The notice of motion, posted to the tribunal’s website today, indicates Videotron is further seeking a confidentiality order on terms to be discussed should leave to intervene be granted.
Videotron intends to intervene in the proceeding in support of Rogers and Shaw. Last month the three companies announced they reached an…
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TORONTO – It has been a rough Friday morning for Rogers customers.
The telecom has been experiencing network issues across the country since early this morning, according to an online service map and London, England-based global Internet monitor NetBlocks.
A tweet from TekSavvy Assistance also indicates there is an incumbent outage impacting third-party providers with no timeline for things to be up and running again.
“Please note that there is currently a large spread incumbent outage that is impacting all internet and wireless (including cellphone) users, as well as third-party customers like TekSavvy,” the tweet says. “This also impacts…
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OTTAWA – Bell Mobility is asking the CRTC to review and vary its recent decision directing Bell, Rogers and Telus to make changes to the proposed terms and conditions outlined in their GSM-based wholesale mobile wireless roaming tariffs that incorporate seamless hand-off and 5G roaming.
Telecom Decision CRTC 2022-102 was issued April 6, 2022, in connection with the tariffs filed by Bell, Rogers and Telus in relation to a previous CRTC decision (TRP 2021-130) on implementing a regulated mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) system, which included determinations regarding seamless roaming.
Bell is arguing CRTC 2022-102 reaches beyond the scope of the…
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TORONTO and CALGARY – Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications released a joint statement today indicating the early mediation with the Commissioner of Competition that took place earlier this week on Monday and Tuesday did not end in a resolution to the Commissioner’s objections to the proposed merger of the two companies.
“Rogers and Shaw intend to continue to work constructively with the Commissioner to highlight the many benefits of the merger to all Canadians, including maintaining a strong and sustainable fourth wireless carrier across Canada through the proposed divestiture of Freedom Wireless to Quebecor Inc.,” the statement says.
This news…
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TORONTO — Corus Entertainment’s Global News announced today the addition of two key roles to its newscast team at Global National.
Nathen Sekhon (above, left) is joining Global National as executive producer on July 18, and Caroline Gdyczynski (right) will join as producer on Aug. 22, according to an email sent to Cartt.ca.
Sekhon has previously led editorial teams in B.C. and Ontario in the production of newscasts across four languages for Rogers Sports and Media’s Omni Television.
“Nathen is a talented editorial leader and programmer with crucial experience launching programs, mentoring teams, developing talent and overseeing high-impact projects such as the…
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OTTAWA – Last week, the CRTC issued a decision renewing the licence for ATN South Asian Television (SATV) from Sept. 1, 2022, to Aug. 31, 2027 and denied the licensee’s requests related to access rights and conditions of licence around accessibility.
SATV is South Asian Television Canada Limited’s (ATN) third-language ethic discretionary service. It provides 75% of its programming in South Asian languages and the rest in English, according to its application to renew its licence.
ATN, which is eligible to operate SATV under an exemption order for discretionary services with fewer than 200,000 subscribers, requested to remain a licenced service….
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Cabinet declined to consider petition to set aside CRTC decision on Rogers merger
CALGARY – Shaw Communications announced today its financial results for Q3 2022, which shows revenue decreased 2.1% to $1.35 billion, compared to the same quarter the previous year.
The financial results for the quarter ended May 31, 2022, further show adjusted EBITDA increased slightly (0.3%) to $644 million compared to Q3 2021, while net income decreased 42.7% to $203 million.
“The prior year period included incremental Wireline Consumer revenue of approximately $20 million related to the release of a provision following the decision on final aggregated Third Party Internet…
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OTTAWA – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced today its decision on the rules for the upcoming 3800 MHz spectrum auction.
“These rules ensure that it will be possible to support higher quality and more affordable wireless services,” according to a press release.
Spectrum in this band is important for the deployment of 5G.
“Today’s announcement of the new rules for the 3800 MHz spectrum auction is an important step in our ongoing efforts to ensure Canadians have access to affordable and high-quality services from coast to coast to coast,” said François-Philippe Champagne, minister of Innovation, Science and Industry,…
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TORONTO – Rogers Sports and Media’s Sportsnet announced today the broadcast schedule for the inaugural GLOBL JAM showcase, taking place in Toronto at Mattamy Athletic Centre July 5-10.
Sportsnet will have exclusive full-court coverage of the men’s and women’s under-23 basketball showcase on Sportsnet, Sportsnet One, Sportsnet 360 and SN Now, according to a press release.
“Set to shine the spotlight on rising stars and teams from around the globe, exclusive coverage of GLOBL JAM gets underway Tuesday, July 5 at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT as the women’s tournament kicks off between the United States and France, followed…
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VANCOUVER – Rogers Sports and Media announced today it is launching SONiC RADiO, described as The New Alternative, on 104.9 Vancouver, 107.5 Chilliwack and 92.5 Abbotsford.
“The popular alternative brand delivers an electric playlist featuring Florence & The Machine, Foo Fighters, 21 Pilots, The Lumineers, Green Day, The White Stripes, and more, along with a new lineup of local shows, hosted by some of Canada’s most sought-after on-air media personalities,” a press release explains.
This represents an expansion of the SONiC brand, which is already available in Edmonton.
“We’ve seen a huge success with our SONiC brand in Edmonton, serving…
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