Mediacaster: Structural separation removed from Shaw's license conditions

From Mediacaster Magazine

Shaw Communications has been given the go-ahead to merge its satellite and cable operations.

In a decision released this week, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission approved an application by Shaw Communications Inc., on behalf of Star Choice Television Network Incorporated.

It will delete the conditions of licence relating to structural separation for the national direct-to-home satellite distribution undertaking Shaw Direct.

The rules required that the provider maintain separate sales, marketing and customer service operations for its Shaw Direct (formerly StarChoice) satellite and cable divisions. Read more »

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