Cable / Telecom News

SaskTel’s net income tops $121M

REGINA – Strong customer growth in across its cellular, Internet and Max TV services helped to power SaskTel to a net income of $121.4 million and operating revenues of… Continue Reading

Cable sees growing demand for VOD

CALGARY – Shaw is bulking up its video-on-demand (VOD) lineup and offering “value-based rental programs” for its digital boxes “as consumers nest at home during the economic slow-down”. Shaw… Continue Reading

MTS marks Earth Day

WINNIPEG – As part of Wednesday’s Earth Day celebrations, MTS Allstream conducted “an office supply exchange” which saw its employees return nearly-new, unneeded office supplies to the company’s supply rooms,… Continue Reading

Telehop sees $1.3M net loss in 2008

TORONTO – Telecom provider Telehop Communications recorded a $1.3 million net loss for 2008. Revenue for the year ending December 31, 2008 was down 9% to $16.4 million, compared… Continue Reading

Telus pours $700M into Alberta

EDMONTON and CALGARY – Telus has pledged to spend upwards of $700 million on their advanced wireless and wireline broadband infrastructure in Alberta. Work is currently underway on its… Continue Reading

EastLink expands in to Ontario and Quebec

SUDBURY – Persona customers in Ontario and Quebec will soon receive their communications and television services from EastLink, as the Halifax-based cable company brings its brand westward. EastLink said… Continue Reading