Cable / Telecom News

Rogers launches quick messaging phones

TORONTO – Noting that its customers sent and received over 1.2 billion text messages in January 2009 alone, Rogers Wireless is rolling out three quick messaging phones for “text-happy”… Continue Reading

‘Broadband Nation’ debuts at Cable Show

WASHINGTON, DC – A ‘Main Street America’-themed technology showcase called ‘Broadband Nation’ will debut at The Cable Show ’09 as the centerpiece of the exhibition floor. Highlighting the services and consumer benefits associated… Continue Reading

Telesat adds Telstar 11N to its fleet

OTTAWA – Satellite service operator Telesat launched its Telstar 11N satellite from the Baikobur space centre in the Republic of Kazakhstan early on Friday. The satellite will be located at… Continue Reading

Revenue, operating income up at Quebecor

MONTREAL – Growth at Quebecor’s cable company Videotron helped the company see an almost 11% increase in revenue, and an 18% jump in operating income for fiscal 2008. The company, which… Continue Reading