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Westman to offer home phone

BRANDON, Man. – Westman Communications will add home phone service to its lineup starting next month. Available to its Brandon-based customers only, Westman will roll out various plans and offers bundled with… Continue Reading

Belden to cut 20% of work force

ST. LOUIS, MO.- Manufacturer Belden has announced plans to cut 20% of its work force. Approximately 1,800 staff will let go as the company streamlines its manufacturing, sales and administrative… Continue Reading

AT&T announces cuts, too

DALLAS, TX – AT&T announced today it will cut approximately 12,000 jobs, about 4% of the company’s total workforce, citing economic pressures, a changing business mix and a streamlined… Continue Reading

IPTV has its work cut out, says report

IPTV SUBSCRIPTION WILL be quick, but not particularly profitable in the short term, according to a new report from European research firm Informa Telecoms and Media. IPTV: A Global Analysis… Continue Reading

UPDATE #6: Tributes pour in for Ted Rogers

TORONTO – Political and business leaders across the continent are expressing their tributes to Rogers Communications founder Ted Rogers, who died early on Tuesday, December 2nd. Brian Roberts, chairman and… Continue Reading

Revenue dips at RIM

WATERLOO – Research In Motion (RIM) expects revenue for their third quarter to be lower than forecasted, but still 65% higher than the same quarter last year. Preliminary results for… Continue Reading