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66-865: Founded in 2008 as Wind Mobile by the telecommunications company Globalive , Freedom Mobile emerged as one of several new mobile carriers launched in Canada that year under a government initiative to foster competition in the wireless sector. Alongside Mobilicity (later acquired by Rogers Communications ) and Public Mobile (later acquired by Telus Communications ), Freedom Mobile initially introduced mobile data and voice services in Toronto , Ontario , on December 16, 2009, and Calgary , Alberta , on December 18, 2009. In 2016, Shaw Communications acquired Wind Mobile, and subsequently rebranded it as Freedom Mobile. On June 17, 2022, Shaw Communications , Rogers Communications , and Québecor jointly announced an agreement for

132-525: A MVNO and Domestic Roaming Agreement, on terms that will help Vidéotron compete more effectively as it expands in other regions of Canada. The acquisition was completed on April 3, 2023. On July 24, 2023, Freedom Mobile launched 5G and nationwide unlimited plans, expanding its 5G network to cover over 12 million residents in the Toronto , Vancouver , Calgary and Edmonton metropolitan areas, along with select cities across Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. On November 21, 2023, Freedom Mobile introduced

198-450: A $ 26 billion transaction on March 15, 2021, where Rogers would acquire all outstanding Class A and Class B shares of Shaw . The transaction, reflecting a 70% premium on Shaw's Class B share price, aims to boost 5G infrastructure in western Canada , create 3,000 jobs, and connect underserved communities. Rogers committed to not increasing wireless prices for Freedom Mobile customers for at least three years post-transaction. The transaction

264-655: A $ 27.2 million contribution to various funds and the creation of an Indigenous news team. The CRTC concluded that the transaction would not reduce the diversity of voices in Canada or unduly affect the competitive landscape, deeming it in the public interest. On May 9, 2022, the Competition Bureau of Canada filed an application to block Rogers Communications Inc. 's acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. , arguing it would lead to higher prices, poorer service quality, and reduced choice for consumers, particularly in

330-607: A $ 700 million offer to acquire Wind Mobile, although Verizon later announced no interest in the Canadian wireless market. On September 4, 2013, reports surfaced that Wind Mobile was negotiating to acquire customers from struggling competitor Mobilicity as it prepared to cease consumer operations. Mobilicity denied these reports shortly after. On January 13, 2014, VimpelCom , Wind Mobile's majority shareholder through its subsidiaries Wind Telecom and Global Telecom Holding , withdrew its financial support for Wind Mobile's bid in

396-463: A 3-product player is a key milestone in our plan to give Canadians better telecommunications options and to foster healthy competition in more markets." On May 23, 2024, Freedom Mobile expanded its services into Manitoba as an MVNO , introducing wireless, home internet, and TV options along with new retail locations in Winnipeg . Pierre Karl Peladeau , Québecor's CEO , emphasized the milestone as

462-995: A bid of $ 442m (CAD) to secure the wireless spectrum required for the launch of the WIND Mobile network in Canada, with the backing of Egypt's Orascom Telecom . Globalive subsequently made its first purchase in Industry Canadian radio spectrum auction, setting the stage for a new national cell phone network in Canada. WIND Mobile successfully launched wireless phone services in December 2009 in Toronto and Calgary . It launched service in Edmonton and Ottawa soon after, followed by Vancouver in June 2010 In September 2014, Globalive agreed to acquire Vimplecom's majority stake in WIND Mobile for $ 300 million (CAD). Wind Mobile

528-495: A communication company in the hospitality industry. In January 2000, Lacavera also launched InterClear, a billing and collection service. In January 2002, Lacavera launched his third product, Assemble Conferencing. All three businesses were consolidated in January 2003 as Globalive Communications. Enunciate Conferencing Globalive co-founded Enunciate Conferencing in 2000, a fast-growing event conferencing service provider, which

594-777: A consortium of investors including Globalive and several Canadian and American private equity firms. Wind Mobile retained licensing rights to the Wind name and logo until 2016. In December 2014, newly appointed CEO Pietro Cordova outlined Wind Mobile's plans for expanding LTE services and participating in the Canadian government's 2015 spectrum auctions, opportunities previously restricted under VimpelCom's ownership. Cordova also proposed acquiring underutilized spectrum from other companies such as Vidéotron Mobile and unused AWS spectrum purchased by Shaw Communications , as well as developing partnerships with providers like Mobilicity and Vidéotron to expand Wind's coverage. Cordova suggested

660-480: A deal valued at approximately $ 1.6 billion. The acquisition required approval from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and the Competition Bureau . As part of the announcement, Shaw outlined several terms of the acquisition: Alek Krstajic, then-CEO, would continue to lead Wind as a division within Shaw , headquartered in Toronto as a distinct unit. Wind would remain as a budget-priced mobile carrier in

726-414: A launch event held at its Queens Quay location in downtown Toronto . Two days later, on December 18, Wind Mobile expanded its service to Calgary , Alberta . Chris Robbins, Chief Customer Officer, resigned from Wind Mobile on March 4, 2010. Both Robbins and Wind Mobile stated that the departure was due to strategic changes and Robbins' desire to pursue other business opportunities. However, analysts viewed

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792-581: A national upgrade of Freedom's cell sites to utilize newly acquired 2500 MHz (Band 7) spectrum and the reallocation of some AWS-1 (Band 4) spectrum for LTE. In July 2020, Shaw began operating Shaw Mobile as an MVNO on the Freedom Mobile network in Alberta and British Columbia . The service was offered as part of a quadruple play with Shaw's television, internet, and home phone services. Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications announced

858-824: A nominal fee of $ 1 per licence. Wind also gained an option to purchase half of Mobilicity's infrastructure for $ 25 million and executed a spectrum swap with Rogers so that both companies' AWS spectrum blocks were contiguous in southern Ontario . Subsequently, Wind sold newly acquired AWS-1 spectrum licences to regional telecoms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan on July 31, 2015, totalling $ 45 million to MTS and undisclosed amounts to SaskTel , aiming to enhance regional competition and fund LTE network upgrades in British Columbia , Alberta , and Ontario . On December 16, 2015, Shaw Communications announced its plan to acquire Wind Mobile's parent company, Mid-Bowline Group, in

924-874: A requirement of the merger's approval. On May 19, 2022, Globalive Capital founder Anthony Lacavera reinforced his bid for Freedom Mobile by signing a network and spectrum sharing agreement with Telus Corp. , conditional on Globalive's successful acquisition of Freedom. Lacavera founded Wind Mobile in 2008. On June 17, 2022, Rogers Communications Inc . announced it would sell Freedom Mobile Inc. to Québecor Inc . for $ 2.85 billion, aiming to address regulatory opposition to its acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc . This deal included Freedom's wireless and internet customers, infrastructure, spectrum, and retail sites. On August 12, 2022, Rogers Communications Inc. , Shaw Communications Inc. , and Québecor Inc. finalized an agreement for Québecor's subsidiary, Vidéotron Ltd. , to acquire Freedom Mobile Inc. "The parties strongly believe

990-592: A significant move towards providing innovative and affordable telecom solutions to Manitobans , promoting competition in the region. Alongside this launch, Freedom introduced the Subscription Area, expanding customer eligibility beyond the Freedom Network boundaries. Additionally, Freedom is required to build out its own network in region where it operates as an MVNO within seven years. In 2024, Freedom Mobile began deploying some 3500 MHz 5G sites in

1056-550: Is a conglomerate , and its wholly owned principal subsidiary is Telus Communications Inc (TCI), according to the 2010 Telus annual report. After the Telus-BCTel merger, unionized employees voted to certify the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) as the sole bargaining agent for the expanded company's workforce. The TWU had previously been the union representing BCTel employees – it replaced

1122-508: Is a member of the British Columbia Technology Industry Association . Telus Corporation was formed in 1990 by the government of Alberta as a holding company to facilitate the privatization of Alberta Government Telephones (AGT), a crown corporation that provided telephone service to most of Alberta outside of Edmonton . In 1995, it acquired Edmonton Telephones Corporation (EdTel),

1188-599: Is based in Toronto, Ontario . Globalive is best known for its telecommunication businesses like Freedom Mobile (formerly known as Wind Mobile), Yak Communications, and OneConnect. The company, Globalive Inc., was founded in 1998, investing in businesses, primarily in technology, media, and telecommunications companies based in Canada and the United States. It holds investments in over 125 private companies including Stackadapt, Zoocasa , and Xanado. Globalive Communications Anthony Lacavera started Canopco in 1998,

1254-579: Is based in the Vancouver , British Columbia, area; it was originally based in Edmonton , Alberta, before its merger with BC Tel in 1999. Telus' wireless division, Telus Mobility , offers UMTS , and LTE -based mobile phone networks. Telus is the incumbent local exchange carrier in British Columbia and Alberta. Its primary competitors are Rogers Communications and Bell Canada . Telus

1320-518: The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association . Mobilicity and Public Mobile also withdrew, alleging bias favouring competitors Bell , Rogers , and Telus . On June 19, 2013, Orascom Telecom , a VimpelCom subsidiary, retract its application to assume full control of Wind Mobile, reversing an earlier decision. The Globe and Mail reported on June 26, 2013, that Verizon Wireless had made

1386-519: The Commissioner of Competition's bid to overturn the tribunal's approval of the Rogers - Shaw merger. The court ruled that the merger, which includes the sale of Freedom Mobile to Vidéotron, would not significantly impact prices or competition in Canada's telecommunications sector . Despite the Competition Bureau's objections, the court found no basis to overturn the tribunal's decision, paving

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1452-564: The Competition Tribunal rejected the Competition Bureau's attempt to block the merger, ruling that the consolidation of the two companies, along with the sale of Freedom Mobile to Vidéotron , would not significantly raise prices or reduce competition. On December 30, 2022, the Competition Bureau announced it would appeal the Competition Tribunal's decision. On January 24, 2023, the Federal Court of Appeal rejected

1518-619: The Federal Court ruled in favour of competitors Public Mobile and Telus , declaring the Governor in Council's decision regarding Wind's Canadian ownership requirements improper. On May 18, the Federal Court of Appeal heard arguments from Wind and the federal government to overturn the Federal Court decision. The appeal was successful, and the Federal Court of Appeal restored the Governor in Council's order, affirming Wind met Canadian ownership requirements. On March 17, shareholders of

1584-620: The Gaspé Peninsula and the north shore, were served from 1927 by an entity known as Corporation de Téléphone et de Pouvoir de Québec, and in 1955, this became known as Québec Téléphone. In 1966, the Anglo-Canadian Telephone Company, a subsidiary of General Telephone and Electronics of Stamford, Connecticut (later GTE), became a majority shareholder in Québec Téléphone. In 1997, Groupe QuébecTel

1650-767: The Governor-in-Council , acting on the advice of then Minister of Industry Tony Clement , issued a final decision deeming that Globalive did meet the ownership requirements, allowing it to enter the Canadian market immediately. On December 14, Wind Mobile announced a partnership with Blockbuster LLC in Canada , establishing Wind kiosks and offering prepaid products at 16 Blockbuster locations, including 13 in Ontario and 3 in Calgary . On December 16, Wind Mobile officially launched its service in Toronto , with

1716-760: The Industry Canada 700 MHz spectrum auction due to a dispute with the Canadian federal government . By September 2014, VimpelCom sold its majority stake in Wind Mobile to AAL Acquisitions Corporation (a holding company controlled by Wind Mobile founder Anthony Lacavera ) for $ 135 million, with the consortium also assuming $ 150 million of Wind's debt. Industry Canada approved the transaction in November 2014, transferring Wind's spectrum licences to AAL Acquisitions Corp. These assets were subsequently transferred to Mid-Bowline Holdings Corporation, controlled by

1782-686: The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) in Alberta. A labour dispute between Telus and the TWU began after the previous contract, negotiated with BCTel before the Telus merger, expired at the end of 2000. After Telus made its final offer to the TWU it informed the union of its intention to bring an end to the dispute by unilaterally implementing its April 2005 offer to employees in Alberta and British Columbia . The next day

1848-471: The Russian mobile operator VimpelCom supported a $ 6 billion deal to acquire Wind Telecom , which included Orascom Telecom , a significant shareholder in Wind Mobile. This transaction would create the world's fifth-largest mobile operator with over 173 million subscribers. In June 2011, Ken Campbell, Wind Mobile's founding CEO , resigned. On November 7, Wind Mobile launched a new advertising campaign with

1914-821: The Telus Vancouver Open . Telus is the namesake tenant in several office buildings, including The Telus Convention Centre and Telus Sky in Calgary, Tour Telus in Montreal , Telus House in Edmonton, Telus Garden in Vancouver, the currently under construction Telus Ocean in Victoria , and Telus Harbour in Toronto . Beginning in 2014, Telus began sponsoring Canada's largest nationwide technology education event: The HTML500 . In November 2017, Telus announced it would take over as title sponsor for

1980-432: The "Roam Beyond" plan, initially offering roaming in 73 countries. By June 20, 2024, the plans expanded their coverage to include roaming in 92 countries. 30-day "Roam Beyond Passes" are also available. In May 2024, Freedom Mobile began to quietly launch home internet and IPTV services resold from Vidéotron-owned VMedia in selected markets, allowing it to offer a triple-play service. Péladeau stated that "making Freedom

2046-741: The Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) wireless spectrum (3G at 1,700 MHz) required for launching its network. Ken Campbell, a former executive at Vodafone and Orascom , was appointed the first CEO of Globalive Wireless in 2008. However, the company's launch was delayed due to a public ownership review by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The regulatory body found that Globalive did not meet Canadian ownership requirements, primarily due to its reliance on Orascom for its debt, which amounted to CAD $ 508 million. On December 11,

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2112-545: The Clearnet brand as a limited market trial in Kelowna, British Columbia , and Red Deer, Alberta . The company again closed to new business in June 2012. In February 2013, Telus exchanged all non-voting shares into common shares on a one-for-one basis. In October 2013, Telus acquired minor mobile phone provider Public Mobile and relaunched it in 2015 as a "value brand" MVNO on the Telus network. In October 2008, Telus

2178-626: The Freedom Transaction provides the best opportunity to create a strong fourth national wireless services provider and addresses the concerns raised by the Commissioner of Competition and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry regarding the Rogers - Shaw Transaction. With this Agreement, the new combined business of Vidéotron and Freedom will be well-positioned to launch a strong, competitive national 5G offering, using Vidéotron's 3500 MHz holdings." On December 29, 2022,

2244-528: The Greater Toronto Area and Vancouver. On July 25, 2024, Freedom Mobile revamped its wireless plans, introducing 5G access and U.S. and Mexico roaming to all monthly phone plans, with prices starting at $ 5 per month. Many of the assets listed above are only partially owned by Shaw. Refer to full asset list for detailed information. Globalive Globalive is a Canadian telecommunications and investment company founded in 1998. It

2310-477: The Wind 40 plan featured 5 GB of full-speed mobile Internet instead of voicemail. On January 18, 2013, Anthony Lacavera announced his transition from CEO to chairman of the company. At the same time, Wind Mobile disclosed reaching approximately 600,000 subscribers. VimpelCom Ltd . initiated efforts to find potential buyers for Wind in March 2013. On April 10, 2013, Wind Mobile announced that it would withdraw from

2376-511: The auction. Industry Canada announced the results of the AWS-3 auction on March 6, 2015. Mobilicity withdrew due to funding constraints, enabling Wind Mobile to secure the entire spectrum block allocated for new entrants in Alberta , British Columbia , and southern Ontario with a successful bid of $ 56.4 million, increasing its spectrum holdings in these regions by 180 percent. On March 23, 2015, Alek Krstajic, former CEO of Public Mobile ,

2442-452: The change negatively, speculating that an executive departure so early indicated disappointing market penetration. On February 25, Wind Mobile launched in Edmonton , Alberta , followed by an official launch in Ottawa , Ontario , on March 26, and later expanded to Vancouver , British Columbia , on June 3. In early July 2010, Wind Mobile reached 100,000 subscribers. On February 4, 2011,

2508-521: The company to a leadership position in residential communications services, adding Digital Home Phone and internet service to its established long-distance calling services. Pragmatic Globalive co-founded Pragmatic Solutions in 2007, a conferencing and collaborations company specializing in audio, web, and video conferencing. Pragmatic has grown into one of North America's conferencing providers, with $ 7.5 million in annual revenue. WIND Mobile Globalive founded WIND Mobile in 2008. WIND Mobile made

2574-604: The company's Chairman. Brice Scheschuk, previously chief financial officer, was appointed the new CEO of Globalive Capital Inc. In September 2016, Globalive sold Yak Communications to Distributel , who added the brand to a growing telecommunications portfolio which includes Acanac and Thinktel. Globalive Capital Inc. has invested in over 125 companies. The company has raised over US$ 1.5 Billion in capital for Globalive businesses and some of its investments include Stackadapt, Zoocasa, and Founding Investor in Xanado. Globalive Media

2640-508: The deal by selling Shaw Media to Corus Entertainment , also controlled by the Shaw family. On November 21, 2016, Shaw announced that Wind Mobile would be renamed Freedom Mobile. The decision to rebrand was influenced by rising royalty fees for licensing the Wind name from VimpelCom . CEO Alek Krstajic explained that the company wanted to shed the "baggage" associated with the Wind name and use

2706-530: The first cellular provider to offer service in TTC subway stations through an agreement with BAI Canada , securing exclusive rights to the underground mobile system for one year. In June 2015, under the terms of Rogers Communications ' acquisition of Mobilicity , Wind Mobile acquired AWS spectrum licences from Rogers Communications and Mobilicity for provinces including British Columbia , Alberta , Saskatchewan , Manitoba , and northern and eastern Ontario for

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2772-576: The main telephone provider for Edmonton itself, from the city of Edmonton making Telus the sole provider of telephone service in Alberta. In 1996, Telus was introduced to the public as the consumer brand, replacing both AGT and EdTel. In 1998, Telus and BC Tel announced a proposed merger. The proposed merged company, BCT.Telus Communications Inc., was incorporated separately in British Columbia, with headquarters at BC Tel's office in Burnaby . After shareholder approval BCT.Telus acquired BC Tel and Telus;

2838-516: The merger was completed in 1999. In 2000 the combined BCT.Telus changed named back to Telus Corporation, and the BC Tel brand was retired. The merger created Canada's second largest telecom company, with 22% of market share compared to Bell Canada 's 42%. American company GTE had held a slight majority of ownership in BC Tel prior to the merger with Telus, and retained a 26.7% share of the post-merger company. Large swaths of rural Quebec , mainly

2904-432: The messages conveyed about the current labour dispute". An Alberta court injunction ordered the blocked website, Voices For Change, to remove postings of "Telus employee photos" and other "intimidating or threatening material". The site owner agreed to comply and Telus unblocked the website. Telus and the TWU ratified a tentative agreement on November 18, 2005, ending the dispute. In April 2011, Telus Mobility relaunched

2970-507: The pending Rogers - Shaw merger, Freedom Mobile's parent company opted out of the federal government's 5G spectrum auction. On March 3, 2022, the federal government announced it would block the transfer of wireless licenses from Shaw Communications Inc . to Rogers Communications Inc . Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne expressed concerns that the $ 26-billion acquisition of Shaw by Rogers would reduce competition and increase cellphone bills for Canadians . The acquisition

3036-549: The possibility of Wind Mobile pursuing an initial public offering in 2016 or 2017, pending approval from Mid-Bowline Holdings investors. In February 2015, Wind Mobile entered negotiations to acquire Mobilicity ahead of the AWS-3 spectrum auction registration deadline, as reported by the Financial Post . Talks stalled due to Mobilicity's creditors seeking a high price for its assets, and discussions ceased by January 30, 2015, when both companies registered independently for

3102-462: The rebranding to signify new ownership. On the same day, Freedom Mobile announced the launch of LTE service on the AWS-3 band in Toronto and Vancouver . In April 2017, Alek Krstajic stepped down as CEO and was replaced by Paul McAleese, whose title was later changed to Chief Operating Officer. On November 7, 2017, Freedom Mobile announced that LTE access would be enabled on all grandfathered 3G plans at no additional cost. This upgrade coincided with

3168-589: The regulatory system governing the Canadian telecommunications industry. Telus currently sponsors the Telus Spark Science Centre in Calgary , Telus World of Science in Edmonton and Science World in Vancouver . Telus funds the annual Kokanee Crankworx freeride mountain bike and World Ski & Snowboard festivals, both held in Whistler, British Columbia . Telus was a sponsor and marketing partner of Hockey Canada since 2004 and

3234-594: The sale of Freedom Mobile to Vidéotron , a subsidiary of Québecor , pending approval from the Competition Bureau and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development . The sale received approval on March 31, 2023, and was finalized on April 3, 2023. Globalive , a Canadian company, was primarily financed by the Egyptian corporation Orascom Telecom Holding and managed by Wind Telecom S.p.A. , which owns several other "Wind" brand telecommunications companies. In 2008, Globalive bid CAD $ 442 million to secure

3300-499: The same offer to acquire the wireless carrier. Globalive/Globalive Capital Inc. In January 2013, Globalive launched Globalive Capital Inc., a venture capital company focused on accelerating early stage technology and telecommunications companies. Globalive group has founded, financed, operated, and divested a number of companies on the internet, communications, and technology sectors. In 2015, Lacavera stepped down as chief executive officer of Globalive Capital Inc., staying on as

3366-514: The second season of the series Beyond Innovation with all new episodes of its weekly, half-hour series premiering on Bloomberg Television. Telus Telus Communications Inc. ( TCI ) is the wholly owned principal subsidiary of Telus Corporation , a Canadian national telecommunications company that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services including internet access , voice, entertainment, healthcare, video, smart home automation and IPTV television. The company

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3432-438: The short term, and the ongoing upgrade from HSPA 3G to LTE would proceed as planned. Shaw Communications ' CEO, Brad Shaw, stated that the acquisition would enable Shaw to compete on the same level as rival Telus in western Canada and gain a foothold in the Ontario telecom market. The Competition Bureau approved the purchase on February 4, 2016, and Shaw completed the acquisition on March 1, 2016. Shaw funded part of

3498-407: The site, saying it identified employees crossing picket lines and encouraged disruptive behaviour, while the union alleged it amounted to censorship. The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association issued an official objection to the unilateral blocking on July 26, stating "Telus is leveraging its power as a telecommunications service provider to censor a specific group, shut down debate and limit

3564-501: The slogan "That's the power of Wind." On March 1, 2012, Wind Mobile refreshed its plan lineup. The Clever and Brilliant plans were eliminated, while Pay Your Way permanently included unlimited incoming calls on Wind's network. The mid-range Smart and high-end Genius plans lost their names and had some features altered. Only SMS messages sent to Canadian numbers were included, and all MMS or non-Canadian SMS became pay-per-use. The Wind 25 plan included 100 MB of mobile Internet access, while

3630-650: The title sponsor of Canada's national midget hockey championship, the Telus Cup , since 2005. Telus has been a sponsor of Rogers Sportsnet 's regional broadcasts of Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers games. Telus has been the title sponsor of the Telus Skins Game in addition to several tournaments on the Canadian Tour , including the Telus Open , Telus Calgary Open , Telus Edmonton Open and

3696-434: The union went on strike in British Columbia while Telus locked out its unionized workers in Alberta, although (as is common in disputes where an employer attempts to unilaterally implement a new contract) the union consistently referred to the dispute as a "lockout." On July 25, 2005, Telus blocked its Internet subscribers from accessing a website supporting striking union members. The company expressed concerns over content on

3762-632: The way for the merger pending final approval from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada . On March 31, 2023, François-Philippe Champagne , Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry , gave the final regulatory approval to the deal by allowing the transfer of Freedom's wireless licences to Vidéotron. As part of these agreements and conditions, Vidéotron: Failure to comply with these conditions may result in substantial financial penalties, with Vidéotron facing potential damages of up to $ 200 million. Vidéotron and Rogers have also entered into commercial network-access agreements, which includes

3828-401: The wireless sector. The bureau's investigation found that the $ 26-billion deal would eliminate Shaw's Freedom Mobile, which it considered a strong independent competitor that has driven down prices and innovated in wireless services. On May 12, 2022, Québecor Inc. 's CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau signalled that he would like to purchase Freedom Mobile if regulators force Rogers to sell it as

3894-590: Was appointed CEO of Wind Mobile Corporation, with Robert MacLellan, a former executive of Toronto-Dominion Bank , named chairman of the board. Wind's shareholders at the time included Toronto hedge fund West Face Capital (35%), California-based fund Tennenbaum Capital Partners (31%), and Globalive Capital Voting Group (25%), which included Tony Lacavera's investment fund together with investment vehicles owned by Alex Shnaider , Terrence Hui, and Michael Serruya, and an investment firm controlled by Lawrence Guffey (8%). Wind Mobile made headlines on June 17, 2015, by becoming

3960-454: Was being reviewed by three federal regulators: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada , the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission , and the Competition Bureau . On March 24, 2022, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved Rogers Communications Inc .'s acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc .'s broadcasting services. This approval came with several conditions, including

4026-554: Was co-founded by Lacavera and consumer technology journalist Michael Bancroft in October 2017 under Globalive. It curates and produces multimedia content focused on business and technology trends. In November 2018, Globalive Media produced and premiered its first television series, Beyond Innovation , a weekly program, which uncovers technologies changing the way people live and do business, airs on Bloomberg Television across its global markets. In March 2020, Globalive Media launched

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4092-454: Was divested to Premiere Global Services. OneConnect Globalive founded OneConnect in 2003, which became one of Canada's largest independent business telecommunications providers, selling to small and medium-sized businesses in the hospitality, retail, franchise, security, real estate and medical industries. Yak Communications In 2006, Globalive acquired Yak Communications Inc. in an all-cash offer of US$ 67.7 million, and has since grown

4158-790: Was established to own Québec Téléphone. GTE sold its interests in Québec Téléphone to Telus in August 2000, which renamed it Telus Québec on April 2, 2001. GTE was itself acquired by Bell Atlantic in 2000, and the company changed its name to Verizon Communications . Verizon inherited GTE's share of Telus, but in late 2004 sold its remaining 20.5% stake. This was so that Verizon could focus more on its own services. In October 2019, Telus Corp announced it would buy home security provider ADT Inc. 's Canadian operations for CA$ 700 million (US$ 527.27 million). In January 2022, Telus Communications acquired London -based ISP Start.ca. In June 2022, Telus Communications acquired Altima Telecom. Telus Corporation

4224-405: Was expected to close in the first half of 2022, pending regulatory and court approvals. On April 21, 2021, Freedom Mobile announced an indefinite pause on its 5G network launch through a memo to its employees. The memo explained that the decision was necessary due to the highly competitive market and uncertainties regarding spectrum and infrastructure needed for future phases of the 5G rollout. Amid

4290-483: Was named one of British Columbia's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc., which was announced by The Vancouver Sun , The Province and the Victoria Times-Colonist . In recent years, the company has been accused of taking actions to hinder the emergence of competition in Canadian telecommunications. This, along with other industry concerns, has led to consumer and industry pressure to reform

4356-404: Was sold to Shaw Communications in March 2016 for C$ 1.6 billion and was rebranded to Freedom Mobile . However, in March 2022 Globalive has intended to reacquire Freedom/Wind from Shaw in a pending merger with Rogers Communications for C$ 3.75 billion to satisfy regulatory concerns. Later it was announced that after an unresponsive behavior from Rogers, Globalive has directly gone to Shaw making

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