Telecom

• Canada’s mobile data demands need telecom network boost: report

  The findings indicate Canadian providers will need to increase their capital expenditures for 5G and fibre networks by two per cent per year to meet growing mobile data demand.

  Canada

  Nov 7
  
• B.C. Rogers technicians vote overwhelmingly to back strike

  Around 300 former Shaw technicians absorbed by Rogers Communications Inc. during the companies' merger have overwhelmingly voted to strike.

  Economy

  Sep 28
  
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• Competition policy becoming a ‘kitchen-table issue’ for Canadians amid inflation 

  As Canadians grow more concerned about rising inflation, competition across different sectors of the economy has become a 'kitchen-table issue'.

  Canada

  Jul 3
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• Rogers-Shaw deal: Champagne says ‘public interest’ key as former deadline arrives

  Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said the decision he makes on the proposed Rogers-Shaw merger will focus on providing lower prices for consumers.

  Canada

  Jan 31
• Back-to-school is prime time to get a better phone plan. Here’s what to know

  Thinking of switching your wireless plan to get more data or a cheaper rate? Back-to-school is the perfect time to renegotiate a mobile phone plan, experts say.

  Consumer

  Aug 20, 2022
• Rogers replaces chief technology officer in wake of nationwide outage

  Rogers' chief technology officer is stepping down effective immediately, the telecom giant announced Thursday, weeks after a nationwide outage.

  Tech

  Jul 21, 2022
• Manitoba wireless carrier Xplore Mobile to shut down at end of August

  The Manitoba communications company says Telus Corp.-owned Koodo has created an offer exclusively for Xplore Mobile customers that will soon be without a wireless provider.

  Consumer

  Jul 15, 2022
• Rogers outage may influence decision on $26B Shaw merger: industry minister

  His comments come the same day as the deadline for Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor Inc. to reach a definitive agreement on the sale of wireless carrier Freedom Mobile.

  Consumer

  Jul 15, 2022
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• Rogers stock tumbles after outage raises concerns over Shaw merger

  Rogers' network outage on Friday could raise more questions about the telecom's pending merger with Shaw Communications, analysts said Monday.

  Consumer

  Jul 11, 2022
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• Rogers, Shaw, Competition Bureau to participate in mediation process over $26B deal

  Rogers, Shaw and the Competition Bureau have agreed to participate in a mediation process next month regarding the companies' $26-billion merger.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022