Shaw Communications to acquire Wind Mobile

[Sam Z Man]

Does this mean I can combine my phone and internet bill in one?

Because hopefully they give me deals.

[thekeemo]

Poor quality OP, but interesting topic. Shaw wanted to launch their own cell network a while ago but didn't carry out their plans, maybe that'll change, or maybe they can help make Wind actually usable for once.

Hopefully they dont put in Shaw style bandwith caps

 

also cell + internet combos here I come

[Yoinkerman]

rip wind

[MoonSpot]

idek what any of them are but wow!

 

Yea, just imagine if there was some meat to the OP to maybe explain.

 

As a WIND user myself I'm not happy.  The hope was to finally get worthwhile mobile service that wasn't outright ripping off Canadians.  We've got some of the most expensive mobile and internet because of the big telcos oligopolies, and wind was a shot at change. 

 

Shaw is a cable company like Rogers(Canada) or comcast & Time Warner in the US.  Shaw operates anywhere Rogers isn't in, cause they don't want to compete, and actually collaborate on things (ie Shomi) to push back their mutual adversaries and are bed buddies in everyones eyes other than the CRTC.

 

WIND was installing their own towers in select areas because Bell and Rogers would take WIND to the cleaners with fees.  in 6 years WIND got 940,000 subscribers in a country whos population is 35'000'000.  Not a small amount, a lot of people here hate, HATE the big telcos.  That said, WIND's data almost never worked worth a shit for me.  I have every expectation that shaw is not going to improve value, but will instead milk it out.

[Deletive]

 

Shaw Communications Inc. is finally poised to enter the wireless business

 

 

Shaw will acquire 100% of the shares of WIND‟s parent company, Mid-Bowline Group Corp., by plan of arrangement, for an enterprise value of approximately $1.6 billion based on quarterly financial statements as of September 30, 2015. 

 

The deal still requires approval from the federal government and the competition Bureau, expecting to close during the third quarter of the fiscal 2016, Also adding that the company will now be able to match it's main rival Telus Corp. Mr shaw Also mentions improvements to coverage and upgrades to LTE as well as...

 

• Enhances Shaw’s product offering by expanding mobile service capabilities and enabling development of a best-in-class converged wireline and wireless network
• Unique opportunity to acquire rapidly growing wireless business together with 50 MHz of spectrum in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia
• Acquisition of WIND represents the most efficient operating and financial entry point into the Canadian wireless landscape
• Time to market and integration will be greatly enhanced via an established operating business and experienced management team

 

Opinion: I think this is great news considering Shaw is a huge Telecommunications giant and can offer extra funding for spectrum bidding, I am a customer with both so I hope Wind service will improve over the next few years after the sale 

Sources: 
https://newsroom.shaw.ca/corporate/newsroom/news/2015-12-16-Shaw-Communications-Inc-to-Acquire-WIND-Mobile-Corp/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/shaw-buying-wind-mobile-for-16-billion/article27791628/

[eLucid]

Canada needs more competition, period. Hopefully this changes things.

[dalekphalm]

I got 3 out of the 5, is that not relevant enough?

 

This is fairly major news for anyone in western Canada. Also the topic itself is quite self explanatory, not much "unique input" to give, there really is only general information available at this point and I'd rather not speculate and spread rumors. This was literally just announced today.

*sigh*

 

Why do people feel the need to argue with the Mods? The rules and guidelines are very clear, and are posted for all to see. No, 3 out of 5 is not enough. 5 out of 5 is required for every news post. See this repost of the same topic for an idea of a better post on the same news:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/507016-shaw-communications-to-acquire-wind-mobile/

 

On Topic:

Ehhh.... I'm incredibly conflicted about this. Mostly because it can go either way. WIND has a great business model. I like their packages. However, their coverage is spotty at best, lacks LTE - They're on HSPA+, which is 3G (Although many advertise this, incorrectly, as "4G"), and furthermore, their device selection is lacking - though most newer devices are compatible if you want to bring your own device (BYOD).

 

I would love it if Shaw simply gave them huge cash injections, and let them go crazy, while keeping the same "unlimited everything" business model.

 

But I fear. I fear they'll simply turn into a carbon copy of the three big Mobile Carriers - Telus, Bell, and Rogers.

 

I would switch to WIND immediately if they had LTE coverage in my city and the city I work in (they are right beside each other).

[Guest]

So IPB you've really broken this one with the whole thread merge thing..

[dalekphalm]

So IPB you've really broken this one with the whole thread merge thing..

A little excitement to mix up your day

[QueenDemetria]

So IPB you've really broken this one with the whole thread merge thing..

*Click* *Click* Oops, umm, I hope nobody sees this... Oh no, umm, it was IPB's fault, yeah yeah

 

lol

[IBIubbleTea]

WIND mobile with better services here it comes!!!!!!

[Paranoid Kami]

I have Wind and love the price, but their connectivity is terrible. It just doesn't work at all in some places and it's embarrassing not being able to use your phone at all times. Hopefully Shaw can improve the service.

[Panda689]

Hopefully they dont put in Shaw style bandwith caps

 

also cell + internet combos here I come

Have you actually had Shaw shut off/throttle your connection?? Cause I've gone over my cap almost everything month(one month we hit 1TB when our plan is 450GB) and it hasn't affected my service in the slightest. Just curious because I have never heard of Shaw enforcing those caps.

[thekeemo]

Have you actually had Shaw shut off/throttle your connection?? Cause I've gone over my cap almost everything month(one month we hit 1TB when our plan is 450GB) and it hasn't affected my service in the slightest. Just curious because I have never heard of Shaw enforcing those caps.

bandwidth as in speed. I have never had shaw enforce data caps

[Nexxus]

As a wind user

FUCK

[dalekphalm]

Have you actually had Shaw shut off/throttle your connection?? Cause I've gone over my cap almost everything month(one month we hit 1TB when our plan is 450GB) and it hasn't affected my service in the slightest. Just curious because I have never heard of Shaw enforcing those caps.

Generally Shaw doesn't charge users who go over, but on occasion they may temporarily suspend your service if you are a repeat offender that hasn't upgraded to a higher bandwidth allotment.

 

It's a very flexible internal rule though, so it's not consistent with every customer.

[trag1c]

So thats were all those fee hikes came from. Good to know that they were "upgrading" their infrastructure. Fucking canadian isp's