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DirecTV could offer 200-plus HD channels

THANKS TO the launch of its eleventh owned-and-operated satellite, DirecTV will have the capacity to deliver more than 200 national high-definition channels, according to a report on Multichannel News.The new... Continue Reading

Canada 3.0 conference announces 2010 dates

STRATFORD, ON – The Canadian Digital Media Network’s second annual Canada 3.0 conference has confirmed its 2010 dates.Scheduled for May 10-11, 2010 in Stratford, ON, the event promises interactive sessions, informal meet-ups, camp-style... Continue Reading

CityWest completes Kitimat fibre link

KITIMAT, BC - CityWest has completed its 65 km fibre-optic link between Kitimat and Terrace, the final phase of its ‘Kitimat upgrade project’ announced in January. Local cable infrastructure has already... Continue Reading

Bell rolls out HD service for hotels

MONTREAL – Bell has launched a platform designed to allow hotels to offer high definition television to guests in the comfort of their rooms.The in-room satellite-powered HD television will run from... Continue Reading

Nortel sells off CVAS business to Genband

TORONTO – Nortel Networks is selling its carrier VoIP and application solutions (CVAS) business to Genband Inc. for US$282 million, subject to balance sheet and other adjustments currently estimated at approximately... Continue Reading