Cable / Telecom News

CommTech opens call for technical papers

KELOWNA – The CommTech Trade Show and Seminars has today launched its call for technical papers. The deadline for entries is December 1st. Show organizers are looking for speaker specialists... Continue Reading

Nimiq 4 blast-off delayed a day

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan – The launch of Telesat’s newest satellite, Nimiq 4, has been delayed by a day.It will now launch on Friday September 19th at 5:48 p.m. Eastern time (Saturday... Continue Reading

TSN convinces Shaw to add TSN2

CALGARY – While we can’t say for sure if the green and gold fans of the Edmonton Eskimos played a part, Shaw Communications announced today it will add TSN2 in... Continue Reading

Late fee ruled illegal

TORONTO – The $25 monthly late fee which Bell ExpressVu (now called Bell TV) has long charged customers who don’t pay their bill on time is illegal under the Criminal Code,... Continue Reading

U.S cable show dates locked in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Cable Television Association has set the dates for the first-ever Cable Connection weeks, scheduled for April 1-7, 2009 in Washington, D.C. and October 25-30, 2009... Continue Reading