Lesley Hunter, Author at Cartt.ca

August 20, 2014 11 years ago

Xplornet points out “fundamental disconnect” in government’s 3500 MHz spectrum policy changes that could see a return to dial-up

WOODSTOCK, NB – Rural broadband service provider Xplornet Communications is warning Industry Canada that its new consultation on 3500 MHz spectrum may actually hinder, rather than help, the… Continue Reading

August 15, 2014 11 years ago

Competition Bureau kiboshes Eastlink, Bruce Telecom deal

OTTAWA – Eastlink parent Bragg Communications has shelved plans to acquire Ontario's Bruce Telecom after failing to receive approval from the Competition Bureau. In an announcement Friday, the Bureau said that… Continue Reading

July 18, 2014 11 years ago

Canadian broadcasters mum on Netflix/Disney exclusive pay-TV deal in Canada

BEVERLY HILLS and TORONTO – Netflix’s library of kids and family-themed programming in Canada is about to get deeper after the streaming service nabbed the exclusive Canadian rights for first-run… Continue Reading

July 7, 2014 11 years ago

UPDATED: New spectrum auction to favour new wireless carriers, help promote a fourth national carrier

TORONTO – Industry Canada will stage another wireless spectrum auction early next year, with more than half of that spectrum set aside for operating new entrants, in an effort… Continue Reading

June 27, 2014 11 years ago

TALK TV: Everyone wants choice and flexibility, of course

MONTREAL and TORONTO – Broadcasting and distribution behemoths Bell, Rogers and Shaw said Friday in press releases that they are advocates for more flexible packaging and channel selection options… Continue Reading

June 18, 2014 11 years ago

UPDATED: Consumer groups claim wireless device deposits at Rogers and Telus breach Wireless Code; Telus says its program is optional

OTTAWA – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and the Consumers’ Association of Canada (CAC) have filed a joint application challenging the wireless device deposit programs offered by Rogers… Continue Reading

June 18, 2014 11 years ago

CANADIAN TELECOM SUMMIT 2014: Incumbents, independents, do battle during regulatory panel – and try to answer the privacy question

TORONTO – Wholesale wireless service continues to be a prickly topic between wireless incumbents and new entrants, and quickly became a dominant theme Tuesday morning during the Canadian Telecom… Continue Reading

June 11, 2014 11 years ago