OTTAWA - Candice Molnar has been hired as the CRTC commissioner representing the Manitoba and Saskatchewan regions. "I'm delighted to welcome Ms. Molnar to the CRTC," said Josée Verner, Minister... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – Today the Competition Bureau announced an initiative to ensure that consumers receive proper disclosure of any terms and conditions that affect the value and use of prepaid long... Continue Reading
TORONTO - Two entrepreneurs have launched a new company and are looking to turn the cable industry green. CTAR Corp, which stands for Canadian Telecommunications Asset Recovery, diverts telecom equipment... Continue Reading
CUTTING THE TRADITIONAL home phone line is becoming an increasingly popular thing to do among young Americans, reports research company In-Stat. The typical cord cutter is under 35 years old... Continue Reading
TORONTO – MTS Allstream has signed a three-year extension to its existing contract with Primus Telecommunications. Under the terms of the contract, MTS Allstream will continue to supply Primus Canada... Continue Reading
SAGUENAY – Quebec cable provider Videotron is investing $9 million to modernize its network in the city of Saguenay over the next 12 months. The project, affecting about 66,000 homes,... Continue Reading
MONTREAL - Cogeco Cable launched its newest personal/digital video recorder, the Motorola DCT3080, in its Quebec territories today (southern Quebec, concentrated around Trois Rivieres). The box is not available in Ontario... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Bell Mobility has added Asian Television Network content to its roster of wireless video material. ATN content includes breaking news, Bollywood updates, cricket scores and results, music video... Continue Reading
QUISPAMSIS, N.B. – The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance and the Cable Public Affairs Channel finalized a new master affiliate agreement, the two organizations announced. “This unique, established television service is... Continue Reading
PETERBOROUGH – Wired and wireless equipment maker Lindsay Broadband announced today a new strategic development and sales partnership with Cube Optics, a global provider of engineered optical components and access... Continue Reading