Shaw Communications Inc. today announced that Freedom Mobile has
launched its fast LTE network in eight more cities, giving even
more Alberta and B.C. residents access to Canada’s most affordable
unlimited data plans.
“Throughout 2019, Freedom Mobile has been expanding across
Canada to give even more Canadians the chance to get an abundance
of high-speed data without digging deep into their pocketbooks,”
said Paul McAleese, President, Wireless, Shaw Communications. “We
are excited to invite the residents of Lethbridge, Kamloops,
Vernon, Prince Rupert, Penticton, Courtenay, Comox, and Campbell
River to join Freedom Mobile and experience our fast LTE network on
the fair and affordable data plans that are disrupting the Canadian
wireless market.”
As part of its expansion, Freedom Mobile is offering
introductory pricing on Big Gig Unlimited plans to residents in
Lethbridge, Kamloops, Vernon, Prince Rupert, Penticton, Courtenay,
Comox, and Campbell River. Big Gig Unlimited plans put 10 to 30 GB
of high-speed LTE data in customers’ hands, as well as an unlimited
amount of data at reduced speeds fit for activities such as
emailing and web browsing.
Today, Freedom Mobile customers can also score a premium branded
handset for $0 — $0 upfront, $0 extra each month and $0 extra at
the end of a standard two-year commitment — under a limited-time
promotion known as Absolute Zero.
More information on Big Gig Unlimited plans, as well as the
Absolute Zero promotional offer, can be found at
freedommobile.ca/biggigunlimited.
In Lethbridge, residents can join Freedom Mobile at Park Place
Mall (501 1 Ave. South), College Centre Mall (2045 Mayor Magrath
Drive South), Walmart (3195 26 Ave. North, and 3700 Mayor Magrath
Drive South), as well as Loblaws’ The Mobile Shop (3515 Mayor
McGrath Drive South).
“We are pleased to welcome Freedom Mobile to the City of
Lethbridge,” said Chris Spearman, Mayor, Lethbridge. “Their
presence brings not only a new business and infrastructure to our
city but also more choice, more services and some healthy
competition to the connectivity industry for our residents.”
“The launch of Freedom Mobile in our community signifies an
exciting new choice for consumers,” said Nathan Neudorf, Member of
the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Lethbridge East. “It is very
encouraging to see new business opportunities develop in Lethbridge
as we restore confidence in our economy and our future.”
Residents of Kamloops can sign up for wireless services at the
Aberdeen Mall (1320 Trans-Canada Highway West), Walmart (1055
Hillside Drive North), and Loblaws’ The Mobile Shop (910 Columbia
Street West).
In Vernon, residents can visit the Village Green Shopping Centre
(4900 27 Street), Walmart (2200 58 Ave.), or Loblaws’ The Mobile
Shop (5001 Anderson Way) to join Freedom Mobile.
“We are pleased that a new network is being launched that will
provide services for all our communities. The City of Vernon
welcomes this new network,” said Victor Cumming, Mayor, Vernon.
Customers can visit Freedom Mobile in Penticton at 1301 Main
Street, Walmart (2210 Main Street), or Loblaws’ The Mobile Shop
(275 Green Ave. West).
In Courtenay and neighbouring Comox, residents can sign up for
Freedom Mobile at Walmart (3199 Cliffe Avenue) and Loblaws’ The
Mobile Shop (757 Ryan Road).
"Increasing options for wireless connectivity is a good thing,
particularly when there's a focus on affordability,” said Bob
Wells, Mayor, Courtenay and Chair, Comox Valley Regional District.
“We have come to rely on mobile networks for so many of our
day-to-day activities, so it's great to hear that these services
are expanding in the Comox Valley."
Residents of Campbell River can join Freedom Mobile at Walmart
(1477 Island Hwy) and Loblaws’ The Mobile Shop (1424 Island
Hwy).
“We would like to congratulate Shaw Communications on their
announcement of Freedom Mobile cellular service in Campbell River,”
said Andy Adams, Mayor, Campbell River. “The City of Campbell River
supports the competitive development of cellular technology and the
enhanced product offering and service options provided to our
community. The launch of Freedom Mobile is another indication of
the sustained technology advancement which continues to develop
within the City of Campbell River.”
In Prince Rupert, residents can join Freedom Mobile today by
signing up at Data Boy Digital Communications (210 4 St.).
“Being connected in today’s digital age is critical to the way
people live, work, and play. This exciting investment in our
community will provide residents of Prince Rupert with more choice
when it comes to cellular coverage,” said Jennifer Rice, Member of
the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, North Coast.
Freedom Mobile’s footprint now covers about 17 million people or
almost half of the Canadian population. Freedom Mobile’s expansion
in 2019 means more than 1.3 million more Canadians in B.C.,
Alberta, and Ontario can experience affordable pricing and
abundance of data.
More information, including a list of retail locations, can be
found at freedommobile.ca/comingsoon.
Freedom Mobile Inc. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of
Shaw.
About Shaw Communications Inc.Shaw
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
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 (Symbol: TSX - SJR.B,
SJR.PR.A, SJR.PR.B, NYSE – SJR, and TSXV – SJR.A). For more
information, please visit www.shaw.ca
For media inquiries, please contact: Shaw
Communications Inc. Chethan Lakshman, VP, External Affairs(403)
930-8448chethan.lakshman@sjrb.ca
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
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