'shomi' the Money: Rogers, Shaw Team on OTT

Aug. 26, 2014
Canadian cable operators Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) and Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B) have teamed up to launch ...
Canadian cable operators Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) and Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B) have teamed up to launch shomi, an online subscription VOD service. Available initially on tablet, mobile, online, Xbox 360 and set top boxes, the online streaming video service will launch in beta first to Rogers and Shaw Internet or TV customers. shomi will be available starting the first week of November at a suggested retail price of $8.99 per month.

shomi is a joint venture owned equally by Rogers and Shaw and will operate as a standalone entity with its own management structure.

About the Author

BTR Staff

EDITORIAL
STEPHEN HARDY
Editorial Director and Associate Publisher
[email protected]
MATT VINCENT
Senior Editor
[email protected]
SALES
KRISTINE COLLINS
Business Solutions Manager
(312) 350-0452
[email protected]
JEAN LAUTER
Business Solutions Manager
(516) 695-3899
[email protected]

Sponsored Recommendations

ON TOPIC: Innovation in Optical Components

July 2, 2024
Lightwave’s latest on-topic eBook, sponsored by Anritsu, will address innovation in optical components. The eBook looks at various topics, including PCIe (Peripheral...

PON Evolution: Going from 10G to 25, 50G and Above

July 23, 2024
Discover the future of connectivity with our webinar on multi-gigabit services, where industry experts reveal strategies to enhance network capacity and deliver lightning-fast...

Advancing Data Center Interconnection

July 24, 2024
Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solutions provide physical or virtual network connections between remote data center locations. Connecting geographically dispersed data ...

The Journey to 1.6 Terabit Ethernet

May 24, 2024
Embark on a journey into the future of connectivity as the leaders of the IEEE P802.3dj Task Force unveil the groundbreaking strides towards 1.6 Terabit Ethernet, revolutionizing...