Cable / Telecom News

Primus opens new data centre

LONDON - Primus Telecommunications opened its new Internet Data Centre (IDC) in London, Ontario today. The new facility houses and manages “mission critical computer server hardware and software assets and... Continue Reading

CCSA ‘toons up

QUISPAMSIS, NB – The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance and Teletoon have announced a new agreement for the terms of distribution for both Teletoon and its newest digi-net, Teletoon Retro. “We... Continue Reading

Quebecor to be a national wireless player

MONTREAL – After analyzing the spectrum auction rules, meeting with several potential partners and talking business plans, Quebecor Media chief Pierre Karl Peladeau says his company will be a national... Continue Reading

2007 a good year at QMI

MONTREAL - All of Quebecor Media's business segments reported higher revenues in 2007, the company reported today. Operating income grew by $164.3 million (20.5%) to $963.9 million in 2007, mainly... Continue Reading

Telus jet saves lives

VANCOUVER – Telus came to the rescue of several people awaiting organ transplants this weekend in British Columbia. According to a story in The Globe and Mail, what with the... Continue Reading

No IPTV for Bell in 2008

GATINEAU – Internet protocol television (IPTV) is officially on ice for 2008 at Bell Canada. During Monday morning’s hearing into the acquisition of Bell by a group led by the Ontario... Continue Reading

CCSA signs new deals with Turner, Connect

QUISPAMSIS, N.B. – The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance announced a pair of bulk deals this week. The organization and Turner Network Sales signed a Master Affiliate Agreement for the distribution... Continue Reading