Cable / Telecom News

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… 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… 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… Continue Reading

Compton to offer TiVo HD DVRs

TORONTO – Compton Communications will provide TiVo HD DVRs thanks to a partnership with Evolution Digital. Evolution, a supplier of digital solutions for bandwidth reclamation and next generation advanced set-top… Continue Reading

Shaw, MTS warm up holiday programming

CALGARY and WINNPEG – Both Shaw and MTS have turned on their fire log channels in time for the holiday season. Shaw’s holiday programming also includes the Shaw Christmas Tree,… Continue Reading

Alpha acquires Comtech

VANCOUVER – Alpha Technologies Ltd. has purchased Comtech Communications Inc., a network installation and service company located in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed…. Continue Reading