Cable / Telecom News

LG recalling 150

TORONTO – Both Bell Canada and Virgin Mobile are helping supplier LG recall over tens of thousands of LG 150 model handsets from Canadian subscribers. The companies will replace… Continue Reading

Canadians still not convinced on PVRs

TORONTO – Adoption rates in Canada for personal video recorders (PVRs – or DVRs, as they’re known Stateside) are still modest and many Canadians aren’t sure they’ll ever get… Continue Reading

Moody’s looking to upgrade Shaw

TORONTO — Moody’s Investors Service said this week it has placed the long term debt ratings of Shaw Communications on review for possible upgrade. The rating action “was prompted… Continue Reading

White Radio to distribute Alcatel-Lucent

BURLINGTON – Cable, telecom and broadcast supplier White Radio has signed an agreement to become master distributor of Alcatel-Lucent products in Canada, the company announced this week. "This partnership… Continue Reading

Look seeks bids for assets

TORONTO and MONTREAL – Look Communications received court approval to begin selling its assets. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice also appointed Grant Thornton Ltd. to act as Monitor… Continue Reading