Cable / Telecom News

Rogers backs up Internet speed claims

TORONTO – Rogers says that it is looking forward to proving that its Internet service is the “fastest and most reliable” in Atlantic Canada, just like its advertising claims. “We stand… Continue Reading

Shaw to trial Gigabit Internet

CALGARY – Shaw Communications will be the first provider in Canada to trial Gigabit Internet, which it says is capable of speeds of up to 1000 Mbps. More than 10… Continue Reading

Glentel raises funds for Cancer Society

VANCOUVER – Telecom retailer Glentel has raised over $300,000 in the first six months of its multi-year partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon Division. The company is… Continue Reading

Verizon to add Skype to smart phones

BARCELONA, LUXEMBOURG and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and Skype have created a Skype mobile offering for 3G smart phones that will be made available to Verizon Wireless customers… Continue Reading

Prestige buys Network Utility Services

MONTREAL – Prestige Telecom has bought Network Utility Services, an engineering firm based in St. John’s that provides engineering services to companies in the telecommunications services industry.  Financial terms… Continue Reading