SCREW SHAW | Collective Network Node

The Great Assimilation

For decades, Shaw was the "Western Alternative"—the Calgary-born giant that stood against the Toronto telcos. Then, the merger happened. Now, that iconic Blue is slowly being bled out for Rogers Red. They promised "Better Connectivity" and "Lower Prices," but anyone with a mailbox knows the only thing that changed was whose logo is on the top of the collection notice. Screw Shaw isn't just about the service; it's a funeral for the last bit of competition we had in the West.

BlueCurve to Ignite: A new name for the same hardware that still needs to be unplugged once a week.
The Freedom Mobile Split: The messy divorce that left customers wondering who actually owns their signal towers anymore.
Shaw Go WiFi: The only useful thing they ever did, now slowly becoming a memory as the login screens change.

Rogers raised my rate 3 months after the Shaw acquisition and sent a letter saying it was 'an investment in my experience.'

— Experience Investment

I was mid-contract with Shaw when Rogers took over. The terms changed. The price changed. The contract didn't protect me from either.

— Contract Archaeology

I was given a 'Rogers for Life' loyalty discount after the merger. It expires in 24 months. 'Life' is a 2-year term in their dictionary.

— Life Expectancy

I asked Rogers for the Shaw customer rate I was on before the merger. Shaw rates 'no longer exist.' Shaw was acquired 18 months ago.

— Legacy Rate Refusal

The Rogers merger made Western Canada lose its last independently owned broadband network. Past tense.

— Telecom Eulogy

I had a Shaw email address for 14 years. Rogers announced they're shutting it down with 90 days notice. 14 years of contacts. 90 days.

— @shaw.ca Mourner

I was a Shaw 'Diamond' customer. Rogers has no 'Diamond' tier. My loyalty translated to zero status and standard wait times.

— Tier Dissolution

Rogers announced 'investing $2.5 billion in Western Canada after the Shaw merger.' My neighbourhood still has single-lane DOCSIS 3.0.

— $2.5 Billion and Counting

A Tribute to Disconnection

Western Canada used to have a choice. Now, we have a monopoly with a blue coat of paint. Whether you're in Vancouver, Edmonton, or a small town in the Kootenays, your data is now part of the Rogers Borg. Resistance is futile, but complaining on the internet is still free (for now, until they add a 'Satire Access Fee' to your bill).