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SCTE Canadian Summit opens registration

EXTON, PA – Registration is under way for SCTE Canadian Summit 2010. Scheduled for March 9-10, 2010 in Toronto, the second annual event is geared toward Canadian engineering professionals who… Continue Reading

Saskatchewan adopts cell recycling program

REGINA – Add Saskatchewan to the list of provinces participating in the industry-led recycling program for old cellphones. The free program, initiated by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, helps consumers… Continue Reading

New cell phone rate calculator debuts

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… Continue Reading

Cogeco rolls out new home phone packages

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,… Continue Reading

Shaw, Shaw Direct add new programming

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… Continue Reading