Cable / Telecom News

Glentel buys U.S. wireless retailer

BURNABY, BC – Wireless retailer Glentel is expanding into the U.S. after buying up Diamond Wireless for US$50.45 million. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Diamond Wireless operates 128 stores… Continue Reading

Losses hit $1.5B at Nortel

TORONTO – Nortel reported a second quarter loss of $1.5 billion as it continues to push through its restructuring process. The loss includes non-cash charges of $1.4 billion related to a change… Continue Reading

Bell faces class action suit in NWT

YELLOWKNIFE – Bell Mobility has been named in a class action lawsuit launched by two Yellowknife men who say the mobile carrier charges for locally non-existent 911 service. Justice Ronald… Continue Reading

Another telemarketer caught by CRTC

OTTAWA – Breathe E-Z Homes Ltd. has been slapped with a $2,000 fine for violating the country’s national do not call list (DNCL). The Commission said that it received “numerous… Continue Reading