Cable / Telecom News

Videotron adds Setanta Sports

MONTREAL – Videotron is bringing more soccer to its digital cable lineup with the addition of Setanta Sports Canada.The channel, which carries live games from more than 20 international soccer... Continue Reading

BCE to by back shares, boost dividend

MONTREAL – BCE announced plans to repurchase shares and raise its dividend to shareholders.Canada’s largest telecom company said that it would buy back up to $500 million worth of shares,... Continue Reading

Aliant launches 60 Mbps in Fredericton

FREDERICTON - Bell Aliant Wednesday announced the next level of residential Internet services with a 60 Mbps download and 15 Mbps upload Internet service will be available in January 2010."This... Continue Reading

Everyone’s just as reliable

MONTREAL – A B.C. court Wednesday told Bell Mobility that it can’t claim to be Canada’s “most reliable” network.Mr. Justice Cullen of the British Columbia Supreme Court ruled Bell cannot... Continue Reading

Wind Mobile throws open its doors

TORONTO – Globalive’s Wind Mobile officially launched to the public Wednesday, becoming the newest national wireless provider in Canada in over a decade.CEO Ken Campbell and Globalive chair Anthony Lacavera... Continue Reading

Cogeco adds LCN HD in Quebec

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable has added LCN HD to its high definition line-up in Quebec.The French news channel features interviews, debates and complete news coverage every 15 minutes of the... Continue Reading

Wireless, data remain key focus for Telus

VANCOUVER – Telus said that it expects its wireless and wireline broadband networks will power its performance next year.In an announcement detailing its 2010 financial targets, the Western-based telco predicted... Continue Reading