Cable / Telecom News

Digital mobile TV tech specs approved

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Advanced Television Systems Committee approved technical standards that will let TV broadcasters deliver digital signals to mobile handsets. The new services for mobile and handheld devices… Continue Reading

ING lends DAVE $125 million

TORONTO – DAVE Wireless announced today it has signed a $125-million loan agreement with ING Bank N.V. to continue building the new wireless company’s network. This long-term financing (the term… Continue Reading

SCTE Ontario seeks board nominations

BRAMPTON, ON – The Ontario chapter of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers is seeking nominations for its board. SCTE chapters provide local networking, professional development, and SCTE certification opportunities… Continue Reading

MTS brings MiFi to Manitoba

WINNIPEG – MTS has rolled out MiFi, billed as a fast and easy way to get broadband wireless data on the go. The Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot… Continue Reading

The Cable Show goes to LA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 59th annual Cable Show will be held May 11-13, 2010, as part of ‘Cable Connection – Spring’ in Los Angeles. This year’s event will be co-chaired… Continue Reading

Shaw expands fast new Internet service

CALGARY – Shaw has unleashed Canada’s fastest Internet service in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Called ‘High-Speed Nitro’, the service boasts speeds of 100 megabits per second (Mbps). Shaw launched the service… Continue Reading