Bureau notes past Shaw comments about its influence in the market
By Ahmad Hathout
OTTAWA – The Competition Bureau has asked the Federal Court to compel the disclosure of records from four telecoms related to its inquiry into the proposed purchase of Shaw by Rogers.
The competition watchdog filed the first in a possible series of document requests on July 22, which, if approved, will force Bell, Telus, Quebecor, and Xplornet (respondents) to disclose related information on mobile wireless activity in the shared operating provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Manitoba, and outside.
That information, which falls roughly within the timeframe between…
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Telus fastest mobile operator during the quarter
SEATTLE — Shaw Communications and Rogers Communications were the fastest fixed broadband providers in Canada in the second quarter of 2021, according to Seattle-based broadband and mobile network testing company Ookla, which released its Q2 2021 Canada Market Report today.
Using Speedtest Intelligence data from the second quarter, Ookla gave Shaw and Rogers speed scores of 181.66 and 179.95, respectively, for their fixed broadband network performance. Ookla’s speed score incorporates measurements of each provider’s download and upload speeds to rank network speed performance, with 90% of the final score being attributed to download…
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CALGARY — Shaw Communications announced today Suncor will be the first presenting sponsor of its Shaw Charity Classic golf tournament which, after being cancelled last year due to Covid-19, is returning to Calgary in August.
“The Shaw Charity Classic presented by Suncor promises to play a key role in building our community back stronger from the pandemic,” said Sean Van Kesteren, the tournament’s executive director, in a press release.
Since its inception in 2013, the Shaw Charity Classic has raised more than $61.1 million for Alberta youth charities, primarily through its Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink charitable program.
“Over the…
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CityWest, meanwhile, seeks to be its own last-mile provider
By Ahmad Hathout
Shaw Communications wants to, in some capacity, get involved in British Columbia’s $45.4-million Connected Coast fibre project, according to a briefing note obtained by Cartt.ca.
The company has asked the project’s main proponents, Prince Rupert’s CityWest and the Strathcona Regional District, to “partner to accelerate the delivery of service and/or as a key wholesale customer,” according to the note, written ahead of a February 3, 2021 meeting between company officials and B.C.’s Ministry of Citizens’ Services, which manages broadband in the province.
CityWest and Strathcona had chosen Baylink Networks as the prime…
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications last week posted a revenue increase of 4.8% to $1.38 billion for the company’s third quarter of 2021, which ended on May 31st, compared to the same quarter in 2020.
The company also saw an increase of 5.4% to $642 million, in its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) in the quarter. Shaw’s Q3 results included what it called “incremental wireline consumer revenue of approximately $20 million related to the release of a provision following the CRTC decision on final aggregated third party internet access (TPIA) rates.”
“Our third quarter and year-to-date results reflect…
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Also promoting exclusive Internet, wireless and TV offers for home buyers
CALGARY — New home buyers wanting to check out the showhomes in a new development in the northwest Calgary community of Ambleton will be able to do so virtually thanks to Shaw Communications.
Starting on June 26 at 11 a.m. MT, and for the next five Saturdays after that, the home builder Qualico Communities has partnered with Shaw to host weekly virtual home tours to be aired on Qualico’s Facebook page.
Shaw has also designed exclusive offers for home buyers in Ambleton, providing significant savings on its best Internet, wireless…
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CALGARY — Shaw Communications today announced an open call for Calgary-based 2SLGBTQ+ artists and muralists to participate in the second annual Shaw Pride Marches On public art installation at Central Memorial Park in recognition of Calgary Pride.
Beginning today and extending through Friday, July 9, artists in the Calgary area are encouraged to submit their proposal, including a 250-word description and illustration of their work. Four artists or artist teams will be selected later this summer.
Once selected, the four artists and groups will install their artwork on August 19 at the four corners of Central Memorial Park, the site of…
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MONTREAL – Stingray Group announced this week it has partnered with Shaw Communications to make its Stingray Music TV app available to all Shaw’s IPTV customers across Western Canada.
Starting Friday, Shaw customers gained access to 2,000 curated channels in over 100 genres including pop, rock, hip-hop, indie, country music and more at no extra cost, reads the announcement.
The Stingray Music TV app invites users to combine up to three filters among activity, mood, theme, genre and era. “Each combination returns a tailored selection of corresponding channels to choose from as well as additional suggestions they may also like. Users…
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CALGARY — With the Shaw Charity Classic golf tournament resuming play this summer, Shaw Communications is again asking Canadians to “Chip in for Kids” by donating via text to more than 200 kids and youth charities in Alberta.
When last year’s tournament was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Shaw created the Chip in for Kids program as part of its charitable platform Shaw Birdies for Kids to encourage people to continue supporting Alberta charities through the Shaw Charity Classic Foundation.
Starting today through to August 15, Canadians can donate $10 by texting KIDS to 30333. Shaw will match every donation…
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CALGARY — Shaw Communications announced late Tuesday afternoon the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta has approved the proposed business combination agreement between Shaw and Rogers Communications.
This follows news last week that Shaw’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the purchase deal, which still requires regulatory approval from the Competition Bureau, ISED Canada and the CRTC.
The companies expect the merger transaction to be finalized in the first half of 2022.
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