Cable / Telecom News

COWS help SaskTel improve 4G service

REGINA – SaskTel is deploying 11 portable cellular towers in an effort to address congestion on its 4G network. The portable towers, also referred to as COWS (Cellular On Wheels),… Continue Reading

Bell Aliant to raise $100M

HALIFAX – Bell Aliant said Monday that it will issue 4 million cumulative rate reset preferred shares worth $100 million. The series C preferred shares, priced at $25.00 each, will… Continue Reading

Dobbins, Mobilicity part ways

TORONTO – Dave Dobbins is out as president and CEO of new wireless provider Mobilicity. According to a company news release, Dobbins left the company “to pursue other interests”.  He… Continue Reading

CCSA adds Sun News

QUISPAMSIS – The CCSA and Quebecor have finalized a master affiliate agreement for the distribution of Sun News. Sun News, which bills itself as the home for hard news and straight… Continue Reading

Roku confirms Canadian expansion

SARATOGA, CA – Roku is bringing its over-the-top streaming platform to Canada early next year. The California-based company, which launched the first Netflix streaming player in 2008, has more than… Continue Reading