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Election outcome won’t stop Rogers-Shaw deal: Rogers CFO
Whatever the outcome of the vote after polls close in the Sept. 20 federal election, it won’t have much of an effect on regulatory approval of the proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc., according to Rogers’ chief financial officer. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Singh says he’ll oppose Rogers-Shaw merger
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is the first party leader to explicitly oppose the proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc., saying that telecommunication giants are already “exploiting people.” His comments came at a Friday morning press conference while on the campaign trail. “We already pay some of the highest rates for cell …
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Telecom regulation more ‘benign’: analyst
Telecoms shares have continued to track higher thanks to a regulatory backdrop which “has turned much more benign,” according to an industry analyst. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial …
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Conservatives would reject mergers impacting competition: O’Toole
Conservative Party leader Erin O’Toole said during a press conference on cell phone and internet affordability Tuesday that his party would stand against mergers that could hurt consumer interests. Though he did not specifically name the proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc. in his remarks, O’Toole said a major driver of …
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Telecom unions want govt. action on jobs outsourcing
Two telecommunication workers’ unions, Unifor and the Canadian Union for Public Employees (CUPE), have partnered up to demand the federal government step in to minimize the outsourcing of Canadian jobs overseas in the telecom sector. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian …
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Rogers claims Yorkville MDU owner playing ignorant to stall CRTC proceeding
Rogers Communications Inc. is calling out a Toronto developer’s so-called “feigned ignorance” in a dispute over access to a high-rise building in the Yorkville area. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a …
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TekSavvy takes GoldTV site-blocking fight to Supreme Court
After Canada’s first-ever site-blocking court order survived an appeal from TekSavvy Solutions Inc. in May, the internet service provider (ISP) has decided to take the case to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC). This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting …
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Tell us more about Rogers facilities in our building: MDU owner
In its response to a Rogers Communications Inc. request to the CRTC asking that it force a Toronto high-rise owner to give the company access to the building to perform maintenance on its facilities, the developer has said it is unaware of any of the facilities referenced by Rogers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers …
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CRTC to hold hearing on Rogers-Shaw merger, opens consultation
The CRTC will hold hearings on whether Rogers Communications Inc. may purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of Shaw Communications Inc. and its subsidiaries Nov. 22, and is looking for interventions and comments on the matter. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Federal Court orders content pirates to pay millions to Bell, Rogers, Videotron
A Federal Court judge ordered three pirate TV services to pay more than $29 million in damages to major broadcasters which claimed the sellers were cutting into their business by marketing pre-loaded set-top boxes and IPTV services to customers, allowing them to bypass paid TV subscriptions and access free content. This content is available to …
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Rogers files another MDU access complaint
Rogers Communications Inc. is asking the CRTC to force a high-rise building owner in Toronto, ON, to give it access to its own facilities for installation, maintenance and repairs the company says it needs to perform. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Eyes on Quebecor following 3500 MHz auction
As the dust settles on the results of the 3,500 MHz auction announced Thursday, much of the initial interest amongst analysts and industry watchers has centered not on the $7.31 billion spent by the so-called big three incumbents — BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc, and Telus Corp. — but rather on the roughly $830 million …
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BREAKING: 3500 MHz auction nets $8.9B, $7.3B from incumbents
Canadian telecom companies — and wireless service hopefuls — have spent some $8.91 billion on the 3,500 MHz band of spectrum, according to preliminary results released Thursday afternoon by the Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED). The 3,500 MHz band is widely seen as crucial to the roll out of 5G networks. Rogers …
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Federal Court of Appeal dismisses BDUs’ appeal of distant signal tariffs
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled Friday partially in favour of a group that challenged a tariff increase by the Copyright Board of Canada for over-the-air distant signal retransmission while dismissing an appeal of the same decision by six of the country’s largest TV service providers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Rogers reports spike in wireless subscribers and rise in profit for Q2
The return of the Toronto Blue Jays has caused Rogers Communications Inc.’s media revenues to surge by 84 per cent during its second quarter of the year, contributing to the company’s overall Q2 earnings of $302 million — an eight per cent increase from last year. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Rogers claims Saint John developer ignoring CRTC proceeding
In its ongoing effort to gain access to multiple apartment buildings in Saint John, N.B., Rogers Communications Inc. said in a reply filed with the CRTC Tuesday that a representative of IronGate Developments has not officially responded to its application. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Q2 telecom earnings could be sign of recovery: Analysis
The telecom sector is on track to rebound following a bleak 2019 and 2020, according to an analysis of the industry halfway through the 2021 financial year. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. …
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Quebec judge ups claims cap in Rogers termination fee class action
Quebec’s Superior Court has granted an increase in the number of total claims payable from people Rogers Communications Inc. was ordered to compensate as part of a $26 million class-action lawsuit after they were charged abusive fees for terminating their contracts early. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Bell, Rogers announce rural connectivity investments
Work to upgrade the wireless networks of communities in British Columbia and homes and businesses in rural Ontario is coming along according to two of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news …
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Shaw reports rise in profits for third quarter
Shaw Communications Inc. reported a large spike in profit for its third quarter of the year on Wednesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire …
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Rogers backs Telus in Wireless Review decision challenge
Rogers Communications Inc. has voiced its support for Telus Corp.‘s Federal Court of Appeal challenge of certain elements of April’s CRTC decision, in which Telus challenged provisions of the regulator’s decision mandating seamless roaming between carriers and access to public infrastructure. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Rogers renews request to CRTC for building access in N.B.
Rogers Communications Inc. is repeating its request that the CRTC help it gain access to a number of apartment complexes in Saint John, N.B., as it claims it has not heard from the developer following its Part 1 application. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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GoldTV blocking order survives TekSavvy appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal has allowed Canada’s first-ever site-blocking court order to stand, dismissing an appeal of the order from TekSavvy Solutions Inc. In a Wednesday decision, Justice George Locke, writing on behalf of the three-judge panel, said that he was not swayed by TekSavvy’s argument — made during a two-day hearing in March …
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62k sign petition against Rogers-Shaw merger
A coalition of four separate advocacy groups Tuesday delivered a 62,000 signature-strong petition to the Competition Bureau, asking the regulator to block Rogers Communications Inc.‘s proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital …
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CNOC says Rogers failing to comply with CRTC request
In an escalation of an ongoing fight over upgrades to a new modem, the Competitive Network Operators of Canada (CNOC) has accused Rogers Communications Inc. of failing to comply with a CRTC directive to confirm that it will continue to allow the installation of a particular type of modem for its third-party internet wholesale customers …
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Rogers seeks Saint John MDU access in CRTC complaint
Rogers Communications Inc. filed a Part 1 application with the CRTC asking the regulator to help it get access to a number of apartment complexes in Saint John, N.B., in another dispute involving a multi-dwelling unit (MDU). This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Telecoms emphasize concerns, support for CRTC’s botnet blocking proposal
Canada’s big-three telecoms are doubling down on their assertions that the CRTC does not need to implement a proposal that would require them to block malicious botnet traffic on their networks. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital …
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CRTC denies Iristel request for caller location ID manipulation to be outlawed
The CRTC has denied an order requested by Iristel Inc. after it found that Rogers Communications Inc. “did not grant itself an undue preference with respect to the circumvention of call routing restrictions”. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting …
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Data on Tap asks Trudeau gov. to review MVNO decision
Data on Tap Inc., one of the country’s hopeful mobile virtual network operators, has filed a petition to the governor in council, asking the government of Justin Trudeau to review the April decision of the CRTC to only mandate access to incumbent mobile networks for a limited number of regional operators. In a Tuesday release, …
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CRTC requires Rogers to pause hardware migration for TPIA customers
The CRTC has asked Rogers Communications Inc. to stop requiring its third-party internet access customers to use a particular kind of modem until the regulator makes a decision on a complaint about the requirement from the Competitive Network Operators of Canada (CNOC). This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Rogers, Fido customers facing wireless outage
Rogers Communications Inc. is in the midst of a wireless outage, with reports of service dropping early Monday morning. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to The …
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CRTC seeks to penalize Bell for support structure access delays
The CRTC has floated the idea of penalizing BCE Inc. after Quebecor Inc. filed a Part 1 complaint with the regulator claiming that by delaying access to its support structures, Bell was granting itself an undue preference, in violation of the Telecommunications Act. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Time to look beyond consumer price increases in M&As, say experts
The competition bureau is “flying blind” when it comes to understanding the cumulative effects of mergers—such as the proposed Rogers Communications Inc. acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc.—according to policy experts who testified before the House of Commons’ Industry committee Thursday as it continued its study on competitiveness in Canada. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Shaw reports boost in profit, slight rise in revenue for Q2
Shaw Communications Inc. reported an increase of 1.8 per cent in revenue Wednesday for its second quarter of the year, totalling nearly $1.39 billion for the period ending February 28—not long before it was announced Rogers Communications Inc. intends to acquire the company for $26.2 billion. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Large telecoms not in favour of sharing data for NG911
Several large telecom companies have argued that the CRTC shouldn’t compel them to provide a list of the wireless service numbers with billing addresses in areas covered by small incumbent local exchanges (SILECs) to the Independent Telecommunications Providers Association (ITPA). This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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CRTC rejects incumbent request to expand Internet Code
The CRTC has rejected a request from a number of large facilities-based internet service providers for the regulator to extend the Internet Code to smaller ISPs and resellers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you …
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Efficiencies defense is a ‘serious’ exercise of discretion: competition comish
Allowing a merger to proceed on the basis of the so-called “efficiencies defense” is “a very, very serious exercise of enforcement discretion to approve an otherwise anticompetitive merger,” according to the man in charge of enforcing the Competition Act. Competition Bureau commissioner Matthew Boswell made his remarks Wednesday on the final day of the House …
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Without an MVNO mandate, Shaw must divest its spectrum: CNOC
Without a regime for mandated access for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), the regulatory authorities in charge of reviewing the proposed merger between Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. should force the companies to spin off the Freedom Mobile wireless brand, its customers, and its spectrum. If such an MVNO regime were in place, …
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Quebecor would buy Freedom, but only with spectrum: PKP
Quebecor Inc. has indicated that, should the Competition Bureau force Rogers Communications Inc. to spin-off Shaw Communications Inc.‘s wireless assets as part of its regulatory approval of the Rogers-Shaw merger, Quebecor would be open to purchasing it, provided it came with associated spectrum and roaming agreements. Quebecor executives Pierre Karl Péladeau and Jean-François Pruneau made …
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While Rogers and Shaw are merging, we’ll be building: Bell CEO
Rogers Communications Inc.‘s proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. doesn’t change anything for one of their biggest competitors, according to BCE Inc. CEO Mirko Bibic. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a …
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Rogers, Shaw execs mum on spectrum at Industry committee
On the opening day Monday of hearings into Roger’s proposed acquisition of Shaw, MPs on the House of Commons Industry Committee sought answers from the companies’ executives on whether or not the two companies seek to hold on to Shaw’s discounted spectrum, and how the merger would affect wireless prices in Canada. On the spectrum …
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Bell not sweating over Rogers-Shaw deal: CFO
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the potential impacts of Rogers Communications Inc. acquiring Shaw Communications Inc., BCE Inc. CFO Glen LeBlanc does not seem incredibly fazed. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a …
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Smaller broadcasters, telecoms fret over CRTC’s accessibility reporting proposals
Organizations representing smaller Canadian broadcasters and telecoms have expressed concern about the feasibility of the CRTC’s proposed new accessibility reporting requirements, suggesting that they could pose an undue burden. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news …
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Concerned about Rogers-Shaw deal: Cogeco’s Jetté
After surviving a hostile takeover bid by Rogers Communications Inc. in September, Cogeco Inc. president and CEO Philippe Jetté said Tuesday that Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. presents a great deal of “uncertainty.” This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, …
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Citizen advocacy group seeks new telecom watchdog
Following the $26.2 billion deal between Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. announced last week, citizen advocacy group Democracy Watch says a consumer-run telecom watchdog group should be created to protect the public interest in dealing with telecoms. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Rogers, feds announce eastern Ontario wireless expansion project
The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), the Province of Ontario, the federal government, and Rogers Communications Inc. Friday announced a $300 million project with the goal of connecting 99 per cent of homes, businesses and major roads in the eastern Ontario region with wireless service. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Claims administrator to launch Facebook campaign in Rogers class action
The Quebec Superior Court has granted the group handling claims related to a $26 million class-action lawsuit against Rogers Communications Inc. permission to target thousands more people who may be eligible for damages through Facebook ads. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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New urgency for MVNO hopefuls following Rogers-Shaw deal
Monday’s announcement of a deal for Rogers Communications Inc. to acquire Shaw Communications Inc. has altered the playing field in the Canadian telecommunications, and specifically in the wireless sector. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news …
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Focus on competition at ‘day of action’ following Rogers-Shaw deal
As news of Roger’s Communications Inc.’s deal to acquire Shaw Communications Inc. sparks discussions on what it may mean for the wireless market in Canada, advocates say competition and other considerations will be important for the public’s best interests in the future. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Regulatory approval of Rogers-Shaw deal will hinge on wireless: Execs, analysts
From the perspective of Rogers Communications Inc. CEO Joe Natale, regulatory approval of his company’s $26.2 billion acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. will come down to the views of the various regulators on how the deal impacts the wireless market in western Canada. The wireless business, Natale pointed out on a Monday morning conference call …
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PIAC reiterates demands for CRTC to impose paper billing rules
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and National Pensioners Federation are repeating their request for the CRTC to require Canadian telecommunications companies to issue paper bills to customers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you …
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CRTC should release data on fraud calls: PIAC
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) has asked the CRTC to publicly disclose the information it receives in monthly reports from wireless telecom service providers about the fraudulent practice known as “SIM swapping.” This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting …
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Rogers revenues, profit fall due to roaming and overage drops
Rogers Communications Inc. announced a seven-per-cent fall in revenues and a four-per-cent decline in profits during its fourth quarter earnings call on Thursday, with the company largely attributing that to an eight per cent fall in wireless revenues. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Rogers, Shaw get cableco support in demand for relocation payments
Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. have the support of two regional telecom companies in a joint Part 1 that they filed, requesting that the CRTC force the British Columbian government to give compensation for mandatory relocation of their infrastructure in the province. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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ISED: flanker brands prices falling, but not yet at 25% drop target
The federal government released its second quarterly check-in on wireless prices across Canada Thursday morning, as a follow up to the Liberal government’s plan to lower wireless prices 25 per cent by early 2022. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, …
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Don’t force release of disaggregated configurations, incumbents tell CRTC
Incumbent telecoms are asking the CRTC to deny a request from the Competitive Network Operators of Canada to require the large telecoms to release more detailed information about the structures of their disaggregated networks. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, …
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Rogers Q3 buoyed by wireless adds, sports advertising
Rogers Communications Inc. showed a rebound in its third-quarter earnings report Thursday, with media and wireless revenue roughly back to the levels they were at in 2019 following a second quarter that its CFO described as the “most volatile” the business had seen. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Broadcasters shouldn’t use COVID to change CanCon obligations: WGC
Whether or not there is a pandemic, large broadcasters want to do away with their Canadian content obligations, and they should not be allowed to use the COVID-19 crisis as an excuse to shift their obligations away from supporting Canadian creators, according to the Writers’ Guild of Canada. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers …
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Increased offer for Cogeco rejected by Audet family
Rogers Communications Inc. and Altice USA Inc. upped their offer in a joint takeover bid of Cogeco Inc. from $10.3 billion to $11 billion over weekend, a bid that was rejected by the controlling shareholder of the company, the Audet family. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Rogers, Shaw want CRTC to force B.C. to pay for infrastructure relocation
Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. have asked the CRTC to require British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to either pay half of the costs of mandatory relocation of their telecommunications infrastructure, or the same reimbursement the province gives to Telus Corp., “whichever is greater,” according to a joint Part 1 filed Friday …
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Broadcasters sign up to BIPOC hiring directory
Canada’s largest broadcasters have committed to making the use of a Black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC) hiring database a prerequisite to giving original productions the green light. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news …
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Rogers still too vague about its use of ITMPs: TekSavvy
In an ongoing dispute between Rogers Communications Inc. and some of its third party internet access (TPIA) wholesale customers over COVID-19-related internet traffic management practices (ITMPs), TekSavvy Solutions Inc. says Rogers is being too vague about its use of ITMPs, and should put the practice on hold until the CRTC reviews it. This content is …
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Iristel not satisfied by Rogers denial in caller ID spoofing request
Iristel Inc. is sticking to its guns in its claim that the CRTC should look into the problem of caller ID manipulation, and in a reply to a response from Rogers Communications Inc. rejected Rogers’ assertion that the problem is an isolated one and that Iristel’s complaint to the commission is frivolous. This content is …
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War of words between Cogeco and Rogers heats up
In a Wednesday afternoon press release, the board of directors for Cogeco Inc. accused the CEOs of both Rogers Communications Inc. and Altice USA Inc. of making “untrue statements and unsubstantiated allegations” against them, and “misleading investors and increasing the stock price in an attempt to put pressure on the [Audet] family to sell.” This …
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Cogeco wireless plans ‘probably part of the equation’ for Rogers: Ouimet
As Cogeco Inc.’s CFO speculated Tuesday that a bid for his company’s Canadian division by Rogers Communications Inc. was driven in part by an attempt to take Cogeco out of the wireless equation, Rogers’ CEO indicated the company hasn’t given up on the potential acquisition. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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STIR/SHAKEN implementation date delayed 9 months
The CRTC has extended its deadline for telecom providers to implement an anti-call-spoofing protocol known as STIR/SHAKEN by nine months, until June 30, 2021. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free …
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Federal Court dismisses incumbents’ wholesale rates appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed Thursday the large telecom companies’ appeal of the CRTC’s Aug. 2019 decision lowering wholesale rates. The appeal is part of a long-running dispute between incumbent telecoms including BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc. and Quebecor Inc., and smaller providers that buy wholesale service from them, like those …
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Refusal to sell Cogeco is ‘definitive,’ Audet says
Louis Audet, former CEO of Cogeco Inc. and current executive chairman of the company, says when the company turned down an acquisition offer last week, its denial was final. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news …
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Rogers says it would keep Cogeco headquarters in Quebec
Rogers Communications Inc. says if its proposed acquisition of Cogeco Inc.’s Canadian division went through, it wouldn’t move the headquarters, management team or operations of Cogeco’s media division outside Quebec. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media …
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Rogers denies Iristel’s caller ID manipulation complaint
Iristel Inc.‘s complaint to the CRTC that it thought Rogers Communications Inc. might have been involved in a scheme where some Canadian customers have had their caller ID tweaked to make it seem like calls are originating from the U.S., are “false and utterly without foundation,” Rogers says. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers …
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