Cable / Telecom News

Cogeco’s Jenson awarded SCTE grant

EXTON, PA – Cogeco Cable’s Erik Jenson is one of seven SCTE members to be awarded a grant from the organization for professional development. The fourth quarter’s SCTE Foundation grants… Continue Reading

Telus offers DRM-free music

TORONTO – Telus has become the first wireless carrier in Canada to offer over-the-air DRM-free (digital rights management) music tracks to Canadians. DRM-free music means that customers can now play… Continue Reading

FreeHD Canada receives CRTC licences

TORONTO – FreeHD Canada received CRTC approval Monday to provide national direct-to-home satellite TV and wholesale programming satellite distribution (SRDU) services in Canada. However, the Commission declined to rule on certain… Continue Reading

CTAM teleseminar scheduled for March

TORONTO – After a well attended President’s Reception in Toronto last week, CTAM will stage its first national teleseminar of the year on March 5, 2010. Entitled “Keeping Customers… Continue Reading

Craig Wireless dismisses claim against Look

TORONTO – Craig Wireless International, now known as Manalta Investment Company, has dismissed its claim against Look Communications and parent company Unique Broadband Systems. Craig Wireless agreed to pay $15,000 in costs to… Continue Reading

CableLabs, Canoe, issue new EBIF specs

DENVER, CO – CableLabs and Canoe Ventures have completed and issued the latest Enhanced TV Binary Interchange Format (EBIF) specification. This new version, known as EBIF IO6, features functionality developed… Continue Reading