Cable / Telecom News

MTS trials virtual workplace

TORONTO – The concept of a virtual workplace appears to be gaining momentum in Canada. Proponents of the idea say that the benefits are many.  In addition to reducing costs,... Continue Reading

Cogeco to raise $500 million

MONTREAL - Canadian and Portuguese cable company Cogeco Cable says it will soon issue up to $500 million in new debt. The company has filed with the securities regulators in... Continue Reading

Rogers says it wants a revolution

TORONTO – Rogers Wireless has kicked off a promotional campaign in support of 'the Android Market', an on-line application store accessible only through the two Google smart phones that the... Continue Reading

Telesat posts $39M loss for Q1

OTTAWA – Despite gains in consolidated revenues and adjusted EBITDA, Telesat Holdings posted a net loss of $39 million for its first quarter of 2009. The company announcement said that... Continue Reading

Covad signs former Telus exec

SAN JOSE, CA – Former Telus executive Aamir Hussain has been named Chief Technology Officer of Covad Communications, an American national provider of integrated voice and data communications. Hussain brings... Continue Reading