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Shomi launches Tuesday

TORONTO – Customers of Rogers and Shaw will get their first look at subscription streaming service shomi on Tuesday.While negotiations continue with other Canadian BDUs, shomi, a subscriber-authenticated streaming video service, will only be available in beta first to Rogers and Shaw Internet or cable customers, as the two companies co-own the venture.Eligible Rogers customers can sign up and begin a 30-day free trial, after which customers can enjoy shomi for only $8.99 per month. The same terms apply to Shaw customers.As an added benefit to select Rogers customers, shomi will be automatically included for Rogers Hybrid Fibre 50 and...