Cable / Telecom News

Bell takes on Videotron in rural Quebec

L’ANSE SAINT-JEAN, QC – Bell will roll out its high speed Internet and mobile phone service in the regional county municipalities of Fjord-du-Saguenay and Haute-Côte-Nord in Quebec after investing over $2 million… Continue Reading

Arris sues Harmonic over VOD patents

ATLANTA, GA – Arris is suing rival Harmonic over video-on-demand patents, according to a report from Bloomberg. The Georgia-based maker of VOD equipment for cable companies filed a patent infringement lawsuit… Continue Reading

SCTE names 2009 chapter winners

EXTON, PA – The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) has named The Great Lakes Chapter (serving southeastern Michigan) as its chapter of the year, and Markus Kofoid of… Continue Reading

Public Mobile cleared for launch

OTTAWA – Public Mobile got the green light from the CRTC on Thursday to proceed with the launch its new wireless service. In its ownership and control review, the… Continue Reading

Clearcable Networks buys Tetraplex

STONEY CREEK, ON – Engineering firm Clearcable Networks has bought Tetraplex Ltd.  Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition, which is effective immediately, will bring technical field and… Continue Reading