Shaw Named Western Canada’s Fastest Internet Service Provider by Ookla
October 25 2019 - 9:06AM
Shaw Communications Inc. took top spot as Western Canada’s fastest
internet service provider, according to a new report released by
Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence. The report also names Shaw as the
fastest in four of the country’s most populous cities — Vancouver,
Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg — and the second fastest provider in
Canada.
“The results released by Ookla show that our customers are
experiencing the fast internet speeds they need for today and the
future,” said Brad Shaw, Chief Executive Officer, Shaw
Communications. “Over the past seven years, we have invested more
than $20 billion to significantly improve the quality and capacity
of our FibrePlus network and services — making our best experience
available to 98 per cent of homes and businesses in Western Canada
through innovative and affordable packages.
“These results not only confirm that Canada’s fixed broadband
speeds continue to rapidly increase — but they clearly demonstrate
that these speed increases are due entirely to investments made by
the Canadian network-building internet providers,” Mr. Shaw
said.
The Ookla Speedtest Intelligence report shows Canadians have
access to some of the world’s best and fastest wireline networks.
According to a separate Speedtest Global Index compiled by Ookla,
Canada ranked 11th in the world in September 2019 for average
download speeds over fixed broadband, despite being one of the most
sparsely-populated countries in the world. By contrast, Australia —
a country whose population density is often compared to Canada’s —
ranked 61st in September 2019 on this index.
By leveraging the strength and capacity of its FibrePlus
network, Shaw delivers fast and consistent internet speeds to its
customers that are needed to fuel their connected lives and
businesses, including during peak usage times. In the future,
Shaw’s FibrePlus network will provide the critical backhaul
required to efficiently deliver to customers innovative new
services and technologies, including 5G and small cell
deployment.
Virtually all Shaw customers have access today to Shaw’s
top-tier internet speeds, without having to wait for future network
upgrades. Shaw’s unmatched internet and video service, Shaw
BlueCurve Total, is available across Western Canada starting at $89
a month on a 2-year ValuePlan. More information about Shaw’s
internet plans 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 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
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 relating to the capabilities of
Shaw’s FibrePlus network, including with respect to the network’s
ability to provide backhaul, new services and technology in
relation to 5G and small cell deployment. These statements are
based on assumptions made by Shaw as at the date hereof that it
believes are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. These
statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that
may cause actual results to differ materially from those
contemplated by the forward looking statements, including without
limit: the implementation and timing of network upgrades; the
overall business and financial results of Shaw; changes to
economic, market, business or regulatory conditions; and other risk
factors contained in Shaw’s 2018 Annual Information Form and in the
management discussion and analysis in Shaw’s 2018 Annual Report.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, which
reflect Shaw’s expectations only as of the date of this news
release. Except as required by law, Shaw disclaims any obligation
to update any forward-looking statement.
For media inquiries, please contact: Shaw
Communications Inc. Chethan Lakshman, VP, External Affairs(403)
930-8448chethan.lakshman@sjrb.ca
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