Cable / Telecom News

Cell phone use in Canada up almost 2%

OTTAWA – Almost three-quarters (74.3%) of Canadian households reported having a cell phone in 2008, up from 72.4% in 2007, according to new data from Statistics Canada.The proportion of households... Continue Reading

Bruce Telecom appoints new CFO

TIVERTON, ON - Bruce Telecom has named Laurel Stein as it’s new CFO, effective immediately. Stein, who succeeds William Sipprell who retired in March, is a Chartered Accountant with “extensive” public... Continue Reading

Mobile commerce coming to cell phones

TORONTO – Canadians may soon be able to send and receive money using their mobile phone, thanks to a new application called Zoompass.Launched Monday by mobile commerce company EnStream, Zoompass... Continue Reading

Globealive makes first AWS call

TORONTO - Globalive Wireless placed Canada's first Advanced Wireless Network (AWS) call Saturday, proving the viability of it’s next generation wireless network. The AWS band uses microwave frequencies for enhanced... Continue Reading

CWTA asks government to drop fees

OTTAWA - The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) has asked the government to cut the fees that it pays for cellular and personal communications service licences. In response to Canada... Continue Reading