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With constant developments and technological advancements, the telecom industry is always shifting and evolving. As a result, individuals may find it difficult to stay caught up on the subject. Thankfully, Planhub offers a number of articles that are entirely focused on telecom news updates. Feel free to visit this page if you ever want to catch up on the telecom world in Canada!

The 20 conditions for the buyout of Shaw by Rogers

(Translation of an original PlanHub article) Rogers and Videotron will have to meet these 20 conditions for the buyout of Shaw and Freedom Mobile. Image Credit: PlanHub After a suspense of several months, the takeover of Shaw by Rogers has finally been authorized by Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Several times denounced by numerous independent providers and …

Government approves buyout of Shaw by Rogers with conditions

If rates don’t drop as a result of the buyout, the government promises to act Image Credit: PlanHub After months of uncertainty, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne has finally approved the $20 billion buyout of Shaw by Rogers. At the same time, Shaw’s telephony branch, Freedom Mobile, has been sold to the Quebecor group, the owner …

Rogers and Shaw, buyout suspended, a return to the court of appeal

(Translation of an original PlanHub article) While Shaw’s buyout by Rogers has been approved, the Federal Court of Appeal has vetoed it and is reconvening the various parties! Image Credit: PlanHub On January 24, Rogers and Shaw will have to go before the courts again to try to convince them of the merits of the …

Six months of free mobile service for Ukrainian Newcomers

Not only has Videotron suspended charges for all international mobile and residential calls from Canada to Ukraine but the Canadian telecom provider is also stepping forward to show support towards the Ukrainian community by offering six months of free mobile service starting May 9th. The two measures will be in effect until July 31, 2022. …