Cable / Telecom News

Quebecor’s elephant in the room

MONTREAL – Quebecor has launched a video on demand service and web site dedicated to preserving and promoting Quebec’s movies. Launched today on Videotron’s illico digital TV platform, the… Continue Reading

Manitoulin broadband to get a boost

MANITOULIN ISLAND – OmniGlobe Networks has been awarded a contract to enhance the broadband infrastructure and services to more than 80% of the District of Manitoulin Island in Ontario…. Continue Reading

Apple is tops, says survey

TORONTO – Apple ranked the highest in customer satisfaction among mobile phone providers, followed by Sony Ericsson and BlackBerry, according to a new study conducted by J.D. Power and… Continue Reading

Ad insertion ability moves closer

LOUISVILLE, Colo. – CableLabs held an "interoperability event" last week to demonstrate addressable ad insertion as a potential new form of advertising on cable networks. The company brought together 15 vendors… Continue Reading

Shaw adds GameTV

TORONTO – GameTV is launching on Shaw digital cable. "GameTV brings an impressive programming mix of ‘winning’ shows, from reality TV to classic game shows to Hollywood movies and our… Continue Reading

Cellphone growth will slow, says report

THE "HIGH-FLYING" cellphone industry is not immune to the current economic slowdown, says recent research conducted by In-Stat. The high-tech market research firm says that while the worldwide cellular… Continue Reading