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Game consoles ready for prime time

CONSOLE-AFFILIATED MEDIA portals such as Microsoft’s Xbox Live and Sony’s PlayStation Network will soon provide stiff competition to incumbent cable and satellite services, says a new report from research… Continue Reading

Dave to lead DAVE, says report

TORONTO – Dave Dobbin, the former president and CEO of Toronto Hydro Telecom, now known as Cogeco Data Services after the cable company bought it for $200 million this… Continue Reading

Bell rolls out new smartphone plans

MISSISSAUGA – Bell has announced three new smartphone plans that they say give Canadian customers 25% more minutes than some competitor’s smartphone plans. "Smartphones are leading the growth in… Continue Reading

Look reports revenue reduction

TORONTO and MONTREAL – Despite a decrease in operating expenses, Look Communications reported a drop in both revenue and EBITDA for their fiscal year. Service and sales revenue of… Continue Reading

Shaw telethon supports Canadian athletes

CALGARY – Shaw Communications’ telethon helped raise $300,000 in support of high-performance Canadian athletes. The "Making It Happen" telethon was held November 16th on Shaw TV in western Canada and… Continue Reading