the tale of the never-ending mergers [Feb. 11-17]

With Rogers, Shaw and Québecor’s self-imposed closing deadline coming and going as soon as once more, the businesses say they’re nonetheless dedicated to their plans.

Extra particulars, and a recap of different telecom information this week, continues beneath.

Enterprise

Practically two years after Rogers introduced plans to merge with Shaw, the businesses are nonetheless not one. Innovtion Minister François-Philippe Champagne nonetheless has to approve Vidéotron’s acquisition of Shaw’s wi-fi licenses. However NDP leader Jagmeet Singh hopes this received’t find yourself being the case. In a letter, Singh stated the transaction will result in greater wi-fi payments for Canadians. Earlier this week, the Minister said he isn’t close to making a decision.

Rogers, Shaw and Québecor have elevated their self imposed deadline for the mergers to March thirty first.

Rogers and Québecor are additionally reportedly discussing domestic romaing costs.

In response to a letter from Minister Champagne and Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, Vicky Eatrides say she is going to work as a part of a staff to “meet the wants of all Canadians.” The brand new Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Fee (CRTC) Chair additionally stated the Fee is working to adress points with timeliness, accessibility, and openness.

Extra on the CRTC, the Fee has a new set of policy directions, courtesy of Innovation, Science and Financial Growth (ISED) Canada. The coverage tells the CRTC to deal with plenty of points, together with wholesale web and cellular wi-fi competitors.

The brand new instructions have been met with mixed reactions. Whereas some organizations say they’re hopeful of the modifications the coverage will deliver, others are skeptical.

The CRTC laid out groundwork for improved pole entry in a latest resolution.

Eatrides introduced the hiring of Leila Wright as the brand new govt director of telecommunications .

Saskatchewan primarily based telecom supplier SaskTel will quickly begin looking for a new president and CEO after the corporate’s board introduced Doug Burnett will retire. Burnett joined the corporate in 1990 and has held the highest roles since 2019.

The corporate additionally introduced that it has began connecting the residents of Swift Current with 5G access.

Northwestel is making some modifications to its web choices come March 1st. The corporate will decrease the price of the Web 500 and 300 plans. A brand new tier, Web 15, can even be accessible for $57.95/month.

Offers

Rogers is trying to win back former customers, providing some a $60/100GB plan with  Canada/U.S. calling, texting and information.