Cable / Telecom News

Videotron adds Sportsnet One

MONTREAL – Videotron is launching Rogers Sportsnet One on Thursday. The company said that the national sports channel will be available in free preview to its digital cable customers until… Continue Reading

RIM rolls out Playbook 2.0

WATERLOO, ON – Research In Motion released the 2.0 software upgrade for its PlayBook tablet early on Tuesday morning. The PlayBook OS 2.0 software update is available as a free download. … Continue Reading

Ericsson buys Canadian Wi-Fi company

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Ericsson is buying Canadian Wi-Fi company BelAir Networks.  Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the move is part… Continue Reading

CRTC launches 9-1-1 text messaging trial

GATINEAU – The CRTC today announced  a three-month trial that will allow 911 call centres to communicate with pre-registered participants with hearing and speech impairments via text message. "This text… Continue Reading