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Shaw taking “initial steps to commence wireless activities”

By on January 14, 2010 at 10:18am in Mobile News, Various News

Shaw Communications won 18 licences and spent $189 million during the recent Canadian Wireless Spectrum Auction.

Back in November they decided to hold off on entering into the wireless market with CEO Jim Shaw stating “We felt it more prudent to develop our core business right now, and not divert any of our attention away from our mainstream products. It’s like you don’t want to buy the neighbour’s house when your house isn’t fixed up. It’s really about where do you put your money and at what time. And we think this is the best spot to put it in right now, and that the time will come for cellular.”

Over a year has passed and looks like the house is fixed up! Today Calgary-based Shaw announced their Q1 results and also announced that “During fiscal 2010 we also plan to take initial steps to commence wireless activities, with build out planned over the next several years.”

No word on what the exact details are yet… but this is great news as more competition is coming!
More here at Shaw

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  1. Shaw chooses not to enter Canadian Wireless market
  2. Shaw responds to decision of holding off building new wireless network
  3. Shaw submits application to Canadian Wireless Auction
  4. Ken Campbell steps in as CEO of Globalive Wireless November 1st

Discussion

11 comments for “Shaw taking “initial steps to commence wireless activities””

  1. I was wondering when Shaw’d walk into the fray.

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    Posted by Keith Hamilton | January 14, 2010, 10:21 am
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  2. I’ve actually liked Shaw, they don’t do contracts (may change in wireless..) and give snazzy deals (if you call them up).

    I’m only disappointed that this could be yearssssssssssss from now.

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    Posted by Rich | January 14, 2010, 11:12 am
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  3. Shaw is the new entrant that we should be watching in Western Canada. Once Shaw enters nobody will be talking about Wind anymore.

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    Posted by TNSF | January 14, 2010, 12:41 pm
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  4. I can’t wait to see Shaw pass Wind.

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    Posted by 2bits | January 14, 2010, 1:12 pm
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  5. Gotta agree, once Shaw enters the market we will see real competition. It will be interesting to see what coverage they offer. I am still waiting for their digital phone service in our area.

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    Posted by cass_m | January 14, 2010, 1:49 pm
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  6. The good thing about Shaw is that it isn’t one of the Big 3. The bad thing is that Shaw is part of the “old boy” network that has benefited from a company friendly, consumer unfriendly CRTC. Also, Shaw is used to operating in a monopoly environment, so expecting it to break that mentality and be truly competitive may be being optimistic.

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    Posted by Jim R | January 14, 2010, 2:27 pm
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  7. On finance side, they’re plump fat in cash.

    ref:http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1311696520100114

    As a customer, I think they will be no better then Rogers.

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    Posted by Larry | January 14, 2010, 3:55 pm
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  8. Although it’ll be nice to have another wireless player we’re not going to see anything from Shaw for at least a year probably longer.

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    Posted by Scott S | January 14, 2010, 6:17 pm
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  9. I am a Shaw customer,I am VERY pleased about there service.Great prices/Great service.There when you need them.

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    Posted by larry harvey | January 14, 2010, 8:45 pm
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  10. I have had GREAT customer service with SHAW. Very helpful when needed. Let’s hope they can continue it when they venture into the WIRELESS market. I sure hope so…cuz’ than they can add me as one of their new customers!

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    Posted by J-M Roubos | January 14, 2010, 9:02 pm
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  11. Check out Novus then look at your SHAW bill

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    Posted by PaulS | March 5, 2010, 4:55 am
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