Cogeco, Eastlink and SaskTel challenge Rogers over hockey access
The providers filed a CRTC complaint calling the removal of Monday Night Hockey from television channels anti-competitive. MobileSyrup reports that Rogers-owned Sportsnet made the games exclusive to Sportsnet+. According to iPhone in Canada, the complainants are seeking a zero-dollar wholesale rate for independent television providers.
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iPhone in Canada Cogeco and TV Rivals Call Rogers’ Hockey Deal ‘Anti-Competitive’ · John Quintet
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