Shaw Makes Streaming, Surfing and Gaming Better Than Ever With the Launch of Internet 300
July 10 2018 - 1:30PM
Virtually all Shaw customers across Western Canada
can now enjoy Shaw’s fastest speeds on even more devices in the
home at once
Shaw Communications Inc. today announced the launch of Internet
300, a bold new plan that doubles Shaw’s fastest residential speeds
and offers unlimited data — providing customers with the bandwidth
they need as they continue to connect more devices in their homes.
“Canadian homes are equipped with more devices today than ever
before — we have multiple smartphones, laptops and tablets of all
sizes and smart TVs throughout our houses. As our homes continue to
become more connected, our customers will need ultra-fast Internet
to support this change,” said Jay Mehr, President, Shaw
Communications. “Internet 300 leverages Shaw’s robust network to
provide virtually all customers in the communities Shaw serves with
the speeds they need to connect more devices simultaneously.”
Shaw Internet 300 with unlimited data allows customers to
stream, game, make video calls and surf the web on more devices at
the same time, without worrying about buffering time and without
incurring additional data charges. This means customers can
download music and HD movies up to twice as fast, experience
exceptional video quality when connecting over Skype or FaceTime,
and run high-bandwidth gaming applications simultaneously.
According to a recent study conducted by Cisco, by 2021, North
Americans will have 12.9 networked devices per capita and Internet
traffic will increase 2.9-fold from 2016 levels1. As the number of
devices in the home increases, additional Internet bandwidth will
be required to keep them seamlessly connected without impacting
overall in-home network performance. Internet 300 meets these needs
today by providing download speeds of up to 300 megabits-per-second
throughout 93 per cent of the communities Shaw serves across
Western Canada.
Shaw’s enhanced speeds have been made possible through
significant network improvements and the implementation of DOCSIS
3.1 technology, which gives Shaw the ability to deliver its fastest
speeds immediately, without needing to dig up lawns or wait
indefinitely for new fibre lines. Shaw’s network speed was recently
highlighted in June by the Netflix ISP Speed Index2, where Shaw was
at the top of the Netflix ISP Leaderboard measuring prime time
Netflix performance of Canadian Internet service providers.
“The DOCSIS 3.1 standard and our latest Advanced WiFi Modem will
provide Shaw with the technology and hardware necessary to continue
delivering the speeds that our customers need both now and into the
future,” Mr. Mehr said.
Internet 300 is available today for an introductory offer as low
as $55 per month for the first six months on a price-guaranteed
2-year ValuePlan. Shaw’s latest Advanced WiFi Modem is included
with Internet 300, which supports more devices and ensures a
stronger in-home Internet connection. Shaw Internet 300 also offers
customers additional benefits to stay connected at home and on the
go, including unlimited data and access to over 100,000 Shaw Go
WiFi hotspots.
More information about Shaw’s Internet 300 plan can be found at
shaw.ca/internet/plans.
About ShawShaw Communications Inc. is a leading
Canadian connectivity company. The Wireline division consists of
Consumer and Business services. Consumer serves residential
customers with broadband Internet, Shaw Go WiFi, video and digital
phone. Business provides business customers with Internet, data,
WiFi, digital phone and video services. The Wireless division
provides wireless voice and LTE-Advanced data services through an
expanding and improving mobile wireless network infrastructure.
Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges and
is included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index (TSX:SJR.B) (TSX:SJR.PR.A)
(TSX:SJR.PR.B) (NYSE:SJR) and (TSX-V:SJR.A). For more information,
please visit www.shaw.ca.
Caution Regarding Forward Looking
StatementsStatements included in this news release that
are not historic constitute forward looking statements within the
meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements include, but
are not limited to: statements related to the reliability,
functionality and performance of Shaw’s products and services and
statements related to Shaw’s technology and hardware continuing to
deliver the speeds required by its customers now and in the future.
These statements are based on assumptions made by Shaw that it
believes are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. There
is the risk that one or more of these assumptions will not prove to
be accurate. Undue reliance should not be placed on any
forward-looking statement. Except as required by law, Shaw
disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking
statement.
1 Cisco 2016. North America - 2021 Forecast Highlights.
https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/service-provider/vni-forecast-highlights/pdf/North_America_2021_Forecast_Highlights.pdf
2 Netflix 2018. Canada – Netflix ISP Speed Index.
https://ispspeedindex.netflix.com/country/canada/
For media inquiries, please contact: Shaw
Communications Inc. Chethan Lakshman, VP, External Affairs(403)
930-8448chethan.lakshman@sjrb.ca
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