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Shaw boosts Internet speeds, hints at new plans


CALGARY – Shaw has bumped up speeds on its base Internet package in what it describes as the first step in its new Internet packaging that will be announced in early summer.The company said Wednesday that starting immediately, its Shaw Extreme package will be upgraded from 15 to 25 Mbps download, and from 1 to 2.5 Mbps upload at no extra cost to consumers."It's an exciting time at Shaw as we begin to create a world-class Internet product, giving our customers the ultimate experience in connectivity and entertainment," said president Peter Bissonnette, in the announcement. "The Shaw Extreme speed upgrade...