Cable / Telecom News

CRTC standardizes documents, numbering

OTTAWA – In order to make its official documents “clearer and more consistent”, the CRTC has standardized the way it issues decisions and orders for the broadcasting and telecommunication sectors.Effective... Continue Reading

CTAM announces first event of 2009

TORONTO – CTAM Canada will hold its 2009 President’s Reception on January 20 at 6:00 PM at The Spoke Club in Toronto.Plans for 2009 will be announced, and the evening... Continue Reading

CBDA cancels annual conference

MISSISSAUGA, ON – The Canadian Broadcast Distribution Association (CBDA) has cancelled its annual conference in Toronto next week. In an email to Cartt.ca, the organization said that the decision was... Continue Reading

SCTE turns 40, names new president

Exton, PA - The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) kicked off a year long celebration in honor of its 40th anniversary of “providing quality service and technical leadership for... Continue Reading

Craig tweaks loan

WINNIPEG – Craig Wireless is amending the terms of their $11.6 million loan facility to the company. The amendment removes the ‘conversion right’, which is the right to convert all or... Continue Reading

Videotron bumps up Internet speed, capacity

MONTREAL – Videotron rolled out Internet speeds of 30 Mbps and 50 Mbps using DOCSIS 3.0 technology to their residential and business customers on Montreal’s south shore today. The new Internet packages... Continue Reading