Cable / Telecom News

CWTA members create code of conduct

OTTAWA – Canadian Wireless Telecommunications (CWTA) members have created a new code of conduct to underscore their commitment to high standards of service and support to their customers. The new… Continue Reading

Rogers repurchases 1.8M class B shares

TORONTO – Rogers Communications Inc. has agreed to purchase for cancellation 1.8 million its outstanding Class B non-voting shares for $49,381,920 pursuant to a private agreement between it and an… Continue Reading

CityWest begins link to Kitimat

PRINCE RUPERT, BC – CityWest will build a 65 km fibre-optic link between Kitimat and Terrace, the final phase of its ‘Kitimat upgrade project’ announced in January. Local cable… Continue Reading

Avalite sees Q2 loss of $1.81M

OTTAWA – Avalite Inc., the former Ramtelecom, reported a net loss of $1.81 million for its second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Cash flow for the period was $698,202 with… Continue Reading

Bell debuts Palm Pre smart phone

MISSISSAUGA, ON – The popular Apple iPhone has some official competition in Canada. The new Palm Pre smart phone is now available exclusively at Bell stores and its retail partners… Continue Reading

Shaw launching AMC HD

CALGARY – Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct have become the first BDUs in Canada to launch AMC in high definition. The US-based movie network, which will air the third season… Continue Reading