Cable / Telecom News

Cogeco raises $255 million

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable announced today that it has completed – pursuant to a private placement – the issue of 7% series A senior secured notes for US$190 million,… Continue Reading

Nokia makes a Canadian buy

ESPOO, Finland and MONTREAL – OZ Communications said this week that it is to be acquired by wireless handset manufacturer Nokia. OZ, a consumer mobile messaging provider, is a… Continue Reading

Ontario SCTE board noms open

TORONTO – The Ontario chapter of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers is now seeking nominations to its board of directors. The chapter has grown to over 550 members… Continue Reading

MTS Allstream’s MacDonald to retire

WINNIPEG – John A. MacDonald, president of MTS Allstream’s Enterprise Solutions division, will retire after six years with the company, it was announced Wednesday. This will conclude a 30-year… Continue Reading

RCMP busts up satellite ring

MONTREAL – The RCMP in Quebec said today it had broken up a “major criminal ring specializing in the sale and distribution of satellite signal decoders.” Yesterday, members of… Continue Reading