Cable / Telecom News

Obituary: Mitchell “Mickey” Olfman

MONTREAL – Mitchell “Mickey” Olfman, co-founder of cable telecommunications company Electroline Equipment Inc. based in Montreal and considered a “true pioneer and innovator”, has died. Olfman established Electroline with… Continue Reading

Cygnal’s reorganization gets creditor approval

Cygnal’s reorganization gets creditor approval MARKHAM – Cable and telecom supplier Cygnal Technologies Corporation announced Friday that Cygnal and Accord Communications Ltd. have obtained approval from creditors for their… Continue Reading

AT & T pumping $1b into global network

SAN ANTONIO – AT&T Inc. announced plans Wednesday to invest $1 billion in 2008 to continue the expansion of AT&T’s network and services for multinational companies with operations and… Continue Reading

Book early for CommTech Trade Show

KELOWNA – The Canadian CommTech Trade Show is urging delegates to book soon to take advantage of registration savings. Delegates registering by March 14th can save $10 a day… Continue Reading

Cogeco adds FOD

TORONTO – Cogeco Cable has launched Family On Demand, announced Family Channel’s owner, Astral Media, today. The new service will offer a minimum of 30 hours of programming from… Continue Reading

Steel City’s cable Idol

HAMILTON – Source Cable and Cable 14’s Mike Fortune took part in the Media Idol competition in support of the Hamilton East Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club “Send a… Continue Reading