Cable / Telecom News

Cogeco adds WiFi in Trois Rivieres

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable launched its Quebec Wi-Fi Internet access service today in Trois Rivieres. As in Ontario, the company is offering this new service at no additional charge… Continue Reading

Two decades of MTS Mobility

WINNIPEG – Twenty years ago today, Dr. Don Reimer, CEO of the Reimer Express group of companies, from a tour boat in the Red River at The Forks, made… Continue Reading

No slowing Videotron

MONTREAL – After a few delays in releasing its quarterly results due to the bankruptcy protection status of printer Quebecor World, Quebecor Media reported that cable division Videotron continues… Continue Reading

Zafirovski touts hyperconnectivity

OTTAWA – Nortel president and CEO Mike Zafirovski addressed outlined today to shareholders and employees how the company has turned its attention to hyperconnectivity as its key plank to… Continue Reading

Wireless rebounds at Bell

MONTREAL – It’s hoped that today’s quarterly financial report is the final one Bell Canada Enterprises has to make public, as the giant telco has almost finished the work… Continue Reading

Aliant launches Apple purchase plan

HALIFAX – Eastern telco Aliant has signed an agreement with Apple to add the MacBook to its computer purchase program line-up. Aliant is the first North American service provider… Continue Reading

Cogeco to buy FibreWired Burlington

BURLINGTON – Cogeco Cable has reached a definitive agreement to acquire all the assets of FibreWired Burlington Hydro Communications, Burlington Hydro Electric Inc.’s telecommunications division. The purchase price was… Continue Reading