(Telecompaper) As part of a joint venture between Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications, the companies have introduced a new subscription video-on-demand service in Canada known as shomi. Available initially on tablet, mobile, online, Xbox 360 and set-top boxes, shomi will launch in beta for Rogers and Shaw Internet or TV customers. shomi will be available the first week of November at a suggested retail price of CAD 8.99 per month.