Cable / Telecom News

Set top shipments spike

WHEN IT COMES TO consumer electronics of late, the digital set top box has been one of the hottest sellers worldwide. Strong demand from free-to-air satellite service, coupled with… Continue Reading

Shaw gets artsy with new HD photo channel

CALGARY – Shaw Communications today launched an unusual new TV channel entitled The Frame, a 24-hour high definition, commercial-free photographic art service showcasing visual imagery from artists and photographers… Continue Reading

Rogers keeps growing through Q2

TORONTO – Rogers Communications share price dipped somewhat today as the company missed analysts expectations, but overall, the wireless, telecom, cable and media company turned in a solid second… Continue Reading

Anyone want some transponder space?

OTTAWA – Telesat is looking for clients for its newly-approved orbital slots. The company announced today the award of six satellite approvals-in-principle for development of BSS and FSS frequencies… Continue Reading

Bell cutting management by 15%

MONTREAL – Bell Canada Enterprises announced today it is cutting its management ranks by about 2,500 positions as part of an “organizational realignment focused on achieving a competitive cost… Continue Reading