Cable / Telecom News

Videotron adds to channel lineup

MONTREAL – Videotron has added two more channels to its lineup. The Quebec cable giant added APTN HD this week, and will add Astral’s Playhouse Disney multiplex channel beginning January… Continue Reading

Cable rallies behind relief efforts for Haiti

MONTREAL – Canada’s biggest cable companies continue to step up to support Haiti following Tuesday’s earthquake. Cogeco Cable pledged to donate $50,000 to the Red Cross to support the organization’s efforts, while… Continue Reading

Public Mobile challenges Globalive decision

TORONTO – New wireless entrant Public Mobile has filed a suit against Industry Canada’s decision to allow rival Globalive Wireless to launch, citing concerns over foreign ownership. Public Mobile said… Continue Reading

Wightman wants to expand VOD territory

CLIFFORD, ON – Wightman Telecom appears to be gearing up for expansion. As the independent telco readies its video-on-demand launch scheduled for early this year, it has asked the CRTC… Continue Reading