Cable / Telecom News

Vecima Q3 profits drop 30%

VICTORIA – Vecima said that the strengthening Canadian dollar was partially to blame for a 30% drop in its profits. For the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2010, the manufacturer… Continue Reading

Telus harnesses the power of pink

HALIFAX – Telus is urging its customers to think pink. Between now and October 31, 2010, Telus has pledged to donate $25 from the purchase of every pink BlackBerry Curve… Continue Reading

Rogers offers handset protection program

TORONTO – Rogers has launched a new program aimed at keeping its customers connected should their devices become lost, stolen or broken. The Rogers Handset Protection Guarantee program, which launched Tuesday,… Continue Reading

Videotron leads modest growth at Quebecor

MONTREAL – Despite solid growth from its Videotron telecommunications group, Quebecor saw a $19.4 million year-over-year drop in its first quarter profits. Net income for the quarter ended March 31,… Continue Reading

Bell TV takes HBO on-line

TORONTO and MONTREAL – Bell TV has added on-line content from HBO to its on-line portal. Available at no additional cost for Bell TV customers who subscribe to The Movie… Continue Reading