Cable / Telecom News

CRTC structure realigned

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – Saying it is adapting to the current communications environment, the CRTC has realigned its organizational structure, the federal broadcast and telecom regulator announced today. This realignment will allow... Continue Reading

Junk the new media review, say ISPs

OTTAWA – A review of broadcasting in new media is utterly unnecessary, says an unprecedented joint submission to the CRTC by Canada’s largest Internet service providers. Friday was the deadline... Continue Reading

No spam text guarantee from Telus

VANCOUVER – While BCE deals with a few other things, Telus today confirmed that wireless clients have never been required to pay for spam text messages – and announced an... Continue Reading

Sheriff appointed COO at Aliant

HALIFAX – Along with its controlling shareholder, Bell Canada, Bell Aliant today announced changes of trustees and directors – and organizational changes that are effective immediately. Lawson Hunter leaves his... Continue Reading

Rogers puts iPhone on sale

TORONTO – Facing a cacophony of online noise fuelled by customers and potential customers who believe what Rogers Wireless was going to charge for the new Apple iPhone 3G and... Continue Reading

Growing Cogeco posts strong Q3

MONTREAL - Revenue at cable company and radio broadcaster Cogeco Inc. increased by 13.8% to $284 million in the third quarter and by 13.6% to $816 million for the first... Continue Reading