Cable / Telecom News

CRTC revises BDU authorizations

OTTAWA – The CRTC has tweaked the general authorizations for broadcasting distribution undertakings (BDUs). Wednesday’s amendments remove the expiry date from the authorization to down-convert digital-only conventional programming services; add… Continue Reading

CCSA adopts BabyTV

QUISPAMSIS – CCSA members may now offer BabyTV after the completion of a master affiliation agreement with Fox International Channels. Founded in 2003, BabyTV offers commercial-free content created by educational… Continue Reading

Cogeco gets faster in Napanee

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable has rolled out its Ultimate 30 and Ultimate 50 high speed Internet packages for consumers in Napanee, ON, as well as its new Business Ultimate… Continue Reading

Ontario, Cisco partner on R&D

TORONTO – The province of Ontario is partnering with Cisco to develop initiatives that will help to drive economic development and support technology research and development. The memorandum of understanding… Continue Reading

Losses mount at Prestige Telecom

MONTREAL – Prestige Telecom recorded a $19.7 million net loss for fiscal 2011 which it blamed on various transaction and reorganization costs. Despite an 11% increase in sales to $137.9… Continue Reading