 SIP Trunking, a new IP-based voice solution, was announced for
enterprises designed to complement our fibre-based Internet and
WAN connectivity services. Merging voice services with a business
data network, SIP Trunking solutions dynamically allocate bandwidth
as needed to support voice and/or data needs depending upon
capacity requirements during peak hours and also provide a platform
for next generation IP-based video, mobile and productivity
applications and services.
MEDIA
 Exclusive NHL 12-year licensing agreement to broadcast national NHL
games beginning with the 2014-2015 season was signed. The
agreement grants Rogers the exclusive distribution of all national live
and in-progress regular season and playoff games within Canada, in
multiple languages, across all platforms. We executed separate
agreements to sublicense certain of these broadcasting rights to TVA
Sports and CBC.
 Sportsnet 360 was launched, which is comprised of the rebranded
theScore assets. The acquisition of theScore received final regulatory
approval in the first half of this year.
 Sportsnet announced a 10-year partnership extension with the
Vancouver Canucks through the 2022-2023 NHL seasons, continuing
a 14-year network tradition as the regional television broadcaster of
Canucks hockey. The new agreement features a comprehensive suite
of multimedia rights including television, online and mobile,
delivering up to 60 regular season Vancouver Canucks games each
season. Sportsnet is also the official regional television broadcast
rights holder for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames and
Edmonton Oilers.
 Next Issue Canada, an innovative, all-you-can-read subscription
digital magazine service that provides consumers with exclusive and
unlimited access to a catalogue of more than 100 premium Canadian
and US titles was launched. Next Issue Canada delivers access to our
leading publishing brands alongside many of the most popular US
magazine titles.
 The Shopping Channel launched a brighter, easier, and more
engaging multi-channel retail experience and a refreshed on-air and
online look, an all-new mobile app, special-themed programming
and improved shipping. The leading interactive and only national
Canadian multi-channel retailer also added on-air social media
engagement, new leading brands and more celebrity guest
appearances.
 Sportsnet announced an eight-year multi-platform broadcast rights
extension with MLB Properties and MLB Advanced Media to show
live and in-progress regular season and playoff baseball games and
highlights within Canada.
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