Cable / Telecom News

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… 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… 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… 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,… Continue Reading

Guimond to head new media at Cogeco

MONTREAL – Former TQS head Rene Guimond has been appointed vice-president, development, new media for Cogeco Cable. The cable company’s parent, Cogeco Inc., was the fomer controlling shareholder of… Continue Reading