Cable / Telecom News

Dish goes MPEG-4

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – American satellite company Dish Network today became the first carrier to transmit all standard and high definition programming in the MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Standard. “This milestone... Continue Reading

Nortel acquires DiamondWare for $10 million

OTTAWA - Nortel Networks has acquired DiamondWare, a pioneer in high-definition, proximity-based 3D positional voice technology, to strengthen its virtual web and voice communications offerings. DiamondWare's technology has been deployed... Continue Reading

CRTC eases rules for telco rates

OTTAWA - Telcos will soon be allowed to change their phone rates without the need for prior CRTC approval. The commission announced that effective October 6, 2008, it will be... Continue Reading

Telehop welcomes major investor

TORONTO - Ontario Inc. has acquired 2,344,500 common shares of Telehop Communications Inc. representing approximately 17.6 per cent of the total issued common shares of Telehop."I know of Jim Estill.... Continue Reading

Rogers picks up CosmoTV

TORONTO – If you just can’t get enough advice on sex, beauty tips, hot guys and gossip you can now turn to Cosmopolitan TV, available now on Rogers Cable in... Continue Reading