Cable / Telecom News

Bell gives $250,000 for African famine relief

MONTREAL – Bell has donated $250,000 to the Humanitarian Coalition for its famine relief efforts in East Africa. The Humanitarian Coalition’s members – CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam-Québec, Plan Canada and… Continue Reading

Cogeco adds Mlle, Cinepop to HD lineup

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable added two new French-language channels to its high definition lineup Thursday. TVA-owned Mlle is a channel designed for Quebec women passionate about style, beauty and wellness,… Continue Reading

BCE adds Prentice to Board

MONTREAL – Former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice is joining the board of directors at BCE and Bell Canada. First elected to the House of Commons for Calgary Centre North… Continue Reading

Virgin Mobile heads East

HALIFAX – Virgin Mobile Canada opened the doors to its first flagship store in Canada’s Atlantic region Thursday in Halifax’s Mic Mac Mall. In addition to various phones and gadgets,… Continue Reading

Wind Mobile adds prepaid service

TORONTO – Wind Mobile is encouraging customers to take control of their wireless spend through its new prepaid service called Pay Your Way. Offering a $0.25 per minute flat-rate across… Continue Reading

Telus pushes 4G coverage in Manitoba

WINNIPEG – Telus continues to expand its 4G coverage in Manitoba after turning on two new cell towers and upgrading 42 existing wireless sites around Winnipeg to offer increased… Continue Reading