THIS IS the last week to submit a proposal for a technical paper for the 2010 Canadian CommTech Show and Seminars.Consideration will be given to timely, diverse and factual topics... Continue Reading
TORONTO – A free, statically calculated on-line cell phone rate calculator is promising to save consumers time and money while raising money for charity organizations.The site www.cellphoneratecalculator.com aims to simplify the process... Continue Reading
MONTREAL - Cogeco Cable has added three new service packages to its home phone service.The ‘basic line’ package includes unlimited local calling; the ‘select’ package includes unlimited local calling, the... Continue Reading
CALGARY – Shaw Cable and its satellite brethren Shaw Direct added a number of new programming services to their respective lineups this week.Shaw Direct will launch History HD later this month,... Continue Reading
MISSISSAUGA – Strong sales at Phonetime’s wholesale division helped to drive up consolidated revenues for its third quarter by 13.2% over last year.For the quarter ended September 30, 2009, consolidated revenue... Continue Reading
MISSISSAUGA – Long distance reseller Phonetime, Monday announced board of directors changes designed to enhance the company's corporate governance, disclosure practices and independent direction. “In order to create a stronger,... Continue Reading
GATINEAU – CRTC chairman Konrad von Finckenstein pronounced himself “frustrated” with the months-long public battle between broadcasters and BDUs heading into this morning’s Commission hearing into the future of over-the-air... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, CO – A select group of U.S. cable and programming executives saw first hand demonstrations of end-to-end interoperability for a variety of ad formats, some with addressable advertising. The advanced... Continue Reading
CALGARY – Shaw has re-launched its video-on-demand website to make it easier for its customers to order movies and sporting eventsIn addition to the new look and feel, Shaw said... Continue Reading
INDUSTRY CANADA will overturn the CRTC’s ruling against Globalive, allowing the nascent wireless entrant to begin operations later this year, according to a report by Bloomberg.The story quotes Orascom Telecom chair... Continue Reading