Cable / Telecom News

EastLink firms up wireless plans

HALIFAX – EastLink is throwing its hat into the competitive world of wireless starting next year. Vice-president of marketing Dan MacDonald told Cartt.ca on Monday that after buying up spectrum… Continue Reading

PlayBook sanctioned for use by U.S. feds

WATERLOO, ON – The BlackBerry PlayBook has become the first tablet certified for use by the U.S. government. BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion said that it was granted Federal Information Processing… Continue Reading

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