Cable / Telecom News

Bell unveils new data centres

TORONTO – Bell Canada has completed three new data centres – in Toronto, Calgary and Montreal – as part of its build-out of a National Hosting Services (NHS) portfolio. The centres… Continue Reading

SCTE to honour young Canadian engineer

EXTON, PA – The nomination deadline is fast approaching for the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) brand new award to recognize a young engineering professional in Canada who is… Continue Reading

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