Telecom news roundup: Rogers and Shaw to head to Federal Court of Appeal [Dec.31-Jan 6]

Welcome to 2023’s first weekly telecom roundup!

Business

New yr, extra Rogers and Shaw merger developments. The newest stems from the Competition Tribunal’s resolution to reject the Competition Bureau’s arguments to block the merger. Now headed to the Court of Appeal, the merger can’t shut till the courtroom comes to a decision.

That doubtless gained’t be too removed from now, because the courtroom set a January twenty fourth listening to date. Rogers and Shaw have set January thirty first as their deadline to shut the deal, which they could be pressured to prolong.

More in acquisitions, Telus International (TI) has accomplished its takeover of WillowTree, a U.S.-based digital product manufacturing firm. WillowTree will serve TI’s 600 shoppers, together with its telecom firm Telus Corporation. WillowTree will assist “Telus’ digital transformation ambitions,” Jeffrey Puritt, TI’s president and CEO, instructed MobileSyrup.

Bell and Snap have partnered to give Toronto Raptors followers a particular AR expertise. Those attending Welcome Toronto video games at Scotiabank Arena will probably be ready to entry a Raptors AR Lens, letting them shoot hoops like the professionals.

Deals

Koodo is texting subscribers with a $3/25GB further knowledge provide.  Other provides embrace $1/5GB or $2/10GB. More particulars can be found right here.

Best Buy is providing the Google Pixel 6 Pro for $8/month if you happen to join with sure carriers. Plus, these activating with Koodo might rating $500 in Best Buy present playing cards. Learn extra right here.