Rogers is increasing the expense of Shaw services, consisting of web, TVnand home web.
iPhone in Canadareports that, based upon info the publication acquired, beginning January 10th, Shaw web rates would increase by $4/mo. Television and home phone rates would increase by $3/mo.
Shaw consumers with active discount rates or ensured rates will continue to have those up until completion date. The rate increases will not use to two-year ValuePlans. Simply put, consumers on an existing contract with Shaw should not see a boost.
The Shaw rate boosts are the current walkings from Rogers, which likewise just recently increased cordless rates and costs for Ignite packages, in addition to costs for Fido clientsBell is likewise boosting cordless rates
These rate boosts followed Rogers got Shaw in a $26 billion offer in 2015Rogers stated that the offer would enhance competitors and lower rates for Canadians. Critics of the offer argued it would result in greater rates. The Competition Bureau attempted and stopped working to obstruct the merger, with the Competition Tribunal discovering that the merger would not lead to greater rates
Update 05/01/2024 at 4:59 pm ET:Rogers verified toMobileSyrupthat the cost increases just effect domestic consumers who aren’t on an agreement.
Source: iPhone in Canada