COMPANY PROFILE -Shaw Communications Inc.
Business Sector :Telecommunications
Operating Geography :Canada, North America, Global
About Shaw Communications Inc. :
Shaw Communications Inc. is a telecommunications company based in Canada that offers services such as phone, Internet, television, and cell phones. Shaw headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, offers home telecommunications services mainly in Alberta and British Columbia, as well as satellite television services throughout the country. In 1966, JR Shaw founded Shaw in Edmonton, Alberta as Capital Cable Television Company, Ltd. It was initially a division of Shawcor, JR's father's company, but in the 1970s, the company was separated from Shawcor. Telus Communications is the company's main rival in Western Canada for home telecommunications. The company owns and operates a national network of 860,000 kilometres of fibre that it is constantly upgrading and enhancing, ensuring safety, reliability, and speed for its customers' homes and businesses. More than 6 million people are served by the company throughout the world. Smaller cable television services are operated by the company in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northern Ontario. Shaw's affiliate Freedom Mobile offers mobile services in Alberta, British Columbia, and Southern Ontario under the Freedom and Shaw Mobile names. On April 15 2021, Shaw Communications Inc. launched Shaw Gig WiFi using the best in-home technologies to provide consumers with the higher speeds, lower latency, and more reliable WiFi signal they need to link all of their devices.
Shaw Communication’s Unique Selling Point or USP lies in it being one of Canada's largest telecommunications companies, dedicated to providing outstanding consumer services through creative content and delivery offerings. Shaw Communication’s mission statement reads "To deliver exceptional customer experience through outstanding people sharing Shaw Values".
Shaw Communications Inc. Revenue :
CAD $5.407 billion – FY ended 31st August, 2020
CAD $2.161 billion – FY ended 31st August, 2019
Competitive Analysis of Shaw Communications Inc.
The SWOT analysis for Shaw Communication is presented below in a matrix followed by the detailed analysis report:
Strengths | Weaknesses |
1. It has a diversified portfolio in the Telecom industry
2. It is the fastest broadband provider in Canada
3. Strong balance sheet and good financial rating
| 1. Canada’s telecom industry is one of the most expensive in the world
2. It is not a geographically diverse company and its revenues are dependent on Canada
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Opportunities | Threats |
1. 5G roll out to help generate increased revenues
2. Telecom industry booming with increased internet usage and digitalization globally
3. It can diversify into providing IOT solutions
4. Merger with Rogers communication will create economies of scale and synergistic effects
| 1. Covid 19 pandemic caused temporary/ permanent closure of many of Shaw’s retail network.
2. Increased debt after the deal between Rogers and Shaw
3. 5G health concerns and anti 5G propaganda and fake news
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Detailed SWOT Analysis of Shaw Communications Inc.
Strength
1. Diversified portfolio in the Telecom industry: Shaw has diversified operations in within the telecommunications industry. It provides its customers with wireless services through Shaw Mobile and Freedom mobile. It has an extensive fiber+ network which uses very advanced hybrid coaxial fiber network. It provides its customers with broadband internet services, traditional home phone services, Wi-Fi and video services through its Wireline product. It provides its corporate/business customers with a full suite of connected and managed services that includes internet, data, security, Wi-Fi and phone through its Wireline Business product. It also provides its customers with satellite video services through its product Shaw Direct. This diversified portfolio reduces the risk that Shaw faces in its business as it is unlikely that all its operations will be adversely affected by one event, for example the Covid 19 pandemic caused a reduction in wireless equipment sale but it increased the wireline network usage by 50%.
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Weakness
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Opportunity
1. 5G roll out to help generate increased revenues: The future of Telecom industry is 5G. Some of the developed nations have already developed 5G capabilities and it is commercially active in more than 50 countries. South Korea was one of the first to develop 5G network, it is expected that 60% of its mobile subscription will transition to 5G by 2025. 5G technology is not an updated version of 2G, 3G, 4G but a completely new technology that delivers higher bandwidth and higher data transfer rate with very less delays. 5G can also be integrated very easily with IOT and machines helping make a more connected world. Shaw after its merger with Rogers is one of the front runners for developing the 5G network in Canada, giving it the opportunity to capture the Canadian market. The 5G opportunity was the key focus of the merger. 5G would require billions of dollars in investment but it will help the company in becoming the market leader in Canada’s future Telecom market space.
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Threat
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The PESTLE analysis for Shaw Communications is presented below in a table followed by the detailed analysis report.
Political | Economical |
1. After souring relations with China, Canada discretely avoids Huawei’s 5G tech.
2. Government of Canada investing for future high-speed internet
| 1. For decades Canada’s economy is growing very slowly. |
Social | Technological |
1. Increased acceptance of digital technologies and digital economy driven by pandemic
2. Streaming services replacing cinema and TV
| 1. Rapid advancement of technologies and use of cloud computing
2. E-gaming/e-sports user base rapidly increasing across markets
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Legal | Environmental |
1. Government taking steps to opening the wireless market
2. Telecom companies lobbying government for favourable regulations
3. Regulations to reduce cell phone costs by 25%
4. Telecom industry in Canada is highly protected from foreign companies
| 1. Digital technology and initiatives to help fight climate change |
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Detailed Pestle Analysis of Shaw Communications Inc.
Political
1. After souring relations with China, Canada discretely avoids Huawei’s 5G tech: Telecommunication is considered a critical infrastructure in today’s digital world; it is important for not only the civilians but also the military. Countries are protecting its telecommunication sector and letting only trustworthy countries and its non-state sponsored companies to provide infrastructure for it. China with its recent aggression with multitude of countries is seen more as a threat by the western nations than as a partner. China and Canada share deep economic ties, with China being the second largest trade partner of Canada after US, but there has been a recent fallout between the two countries. Hence Canada is the only remaining member of the five eyes intelligence sharing network not to outright ban Huawei from its 5G networks but it has ensured that it is not Huawei’s equipment are not used in the Canadian 5G network. This ensures reduced competition for the Canadian players like Shaw and Rogers.
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Economic
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Social
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Technological
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Legal
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Environmental
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Major Brands :
- Shaw Fibre+ Internet
- Shaw BlueCurve TV
- Shaw Go WiFi
- Shaw Mobile and Freedom Mobile
Shaw Gig Wifi
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References used in Shaw Communications Inc. SWOT & PESTLE Analysis Report
1. About Shaw - https://www.shaw.ca/corporate/about-shaw
2. Shaw 2020 Annual Report - https://assets.ctfassets.net/tzb4ihmthaev/7MpVmb2gWeJQQ5Bjy7TG2F/1dae5815aac8c5d9fddbe7296e15ee2d/2020_Annual_Report__Filing_Version_.pdf
3. Shaw’s new Gig Wifi and Fibre+ Gateway 2.0 modem offer faster internet in the West - https://mobilesyrup.com/2021/04/15/shaw-gig-wifi-fibre-gateway-2-faster-internet-speed/
4. Shaw Communications (SJR) Investor Presentation – Slideshow - https://seekingalpha.com/article/4419235-shaw-communications-sjr-investor-presentation-slideshow?utm_source=investing.com&utm_medium=referral
5. Shaw sees COVID-19 hit, but not as bad as expected | Light Reading - https://www.lightreading.com/cable-video/shaw-sees-covid-19-hit-but-not-as-bad-as-expected/d/d-id/762365
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