Cable / Telecom News

CTAM Canada to host VOD webinar

TORONTO – CTAM Canada is hosting a video-on-demand (VOD) webinar presentation from its European chapter on March 24 from 10-11 ET. The session will focus on the importance of VOD in… Continue Reading

Telus to invest $500 M in B.C.

VANCOUVER – Telus is investing $500 million on advanced wireless and wireline broadband infrastructure in British Columbia, the company announced Tuesday. Construction of its next generation wireless network is underway, and… Continue Reading

Telus appeals to the Feds, too

OTTAWA – Add Telus to the list of telco’s appealing to the Federal government over CRTC decisions. The B.C.-based telco filed a petition to the Governor in Council late… Continue Reading

Compton adds to HD lineup

TORONTO – Utica, ON-based Compton Cable is the latest distributor to launch High Fidelity’s Oasis HD, Treasure HD, Equator HD and Rush HD, the companies announced. Offered as the… Continue Reading

Huntington hangs up on Phonetime

MISSISSAUGA, ON – Long distance telecom provider Phonetime Inc. has scrapped plans to buy Huntington Telecom, a privately held wholesaler of international long distance minutes based in New York…. Continue Reading

CRTC calculates Part 1 fees for the year

OTTAWA – The CRTC estimates its total broadcasting regulatory costs for the 2009-2010 fiscal year are $28.469 million. The broadcasting licence fee regulation provides for the payment of Part I… Continue Reading