Cable / Telecom News

MTS Allstream joins FFC debate

WINNIPEG – MTS Allstream has lent its voice to the fee-for-carriage debate, urging its customers to “speak out” to the CRTC against proposals by broadcasters which it says could… Continue Reading

Cogeco grows in Canada

MONTREAL – Following the lead of its peers, Cogeco Cable’s Canadian operations continued to grow during the recession, the company reported today. The company continues to struggle in Portugal,… Continue Reading

Rogers to offer $1B in new senior notes

TORONTO – Rogers Communications will offer $1 billion worth of debt securities which it says will be used for general corporate purposes, including funding shareholder returns. The senior unsecured multi-maturity… Continue Reading

Globalive not Canadian enough, CRTC says

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – Globalive does not meet the Canadian ownership requirements set out in the Telecommunications Act, the CRTC ruled late Thursday. Under the legislation, a telecommunications company is only eligible… Continue Reading