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Shaw speeds up Internet service

CALGARY – Shaw launched a faster Internet service, called High-Speed Nitro, to their customers in Saskatchewan on Tuesday. Using DOCSIS 3.0 technology, the press release called the new service… Continue Reading

Cogeco goes Lite

MONTREAL – Cogeco has added a new Internet service to its lineup for Ontario and Quebec customers, called High Speed Internet (HSI) Lite Plus, and HSI Intermediaire, respectively. The new package… Continue Reading

Vecima calls Q2 growth “significant”

VICTORIA – Despite comments from its CEO saying the company is “not immune to worsening macroeconomic conditions,” manufacturer and cable operator Vecima marked increases in revenue, sales and gross… Continue Reading

Happy Family Day

WE KNOW NOT everyone will have Monday off, but those of us at Cartt.ca will be taking advantage of the Family Day holiday that day.  That means our regular Tuesday… Continue Reading

Aliant brings PVR to market

HALIFAX – Bell Aliant is making personal video recorders (PVR) available to customers as part of its Aliant TV service. “Bringing customers what they want is very important to us,” said… Continue Reading

Videotron pledges to create 500 jobs this year

MONTREAL – Videotron has vowed to create more than 500 full-time positions in 2009, from engineering and information technology (IT) through to customer service, technical support, finance, marketing, construction, network… Continue Reading