Shaw Opens Shaw Go WiFi Network to Support Communities During COVID-19 Outbreak
March 13 2020 - 8:13PM
Shaw Communications Inc. today announced it is providing free
access to Shaw Go WiFi – Canada’s largest WiFi network – across
Western Canada. Beginning today and continuing until further
notice, Shaw will give everyone complimentary and unrestricted
access to Shaw Go WiFi network hotspots regardless of whether or
not they’re a Shaw customer.
This access will be especially important in helping emergency
services and first responders stay connected as they remain
steadfast in supporting our communities.
“As the world navigates through the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s
become even more important for people to ensure they’re able to
stay in touch with friends, families and loved ones, and for first
responders to stay connected wherever they are,” says Paul
McAleese, incoming President, Shaw Communications Inc. “Open access
to our Shaw Go WiFi network will give all Western Canadians the
free, easy-to-access connectivity they need to stay connected and
up to date on all COVID-19 news and information as it happens.”
People can gain complimentary Shaw Go WiFi access on their
smartphone, laptop, tablet or mobile device by selecting WiFi and
then choosing the ShawGo network option. A full list of locations
is available at www.shaw.ca/wifi or by downloading the Shaw Go WiFi
Finder App.
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
For media inquiries, please contact: Shaw
Communications Inc. Chethan Lakshman, VP, External Affairs(403)
930-8448chethan.lakshman@sjrb.ca
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