Cable / Telecom News

CommTech show grows

KELOWNA - The third annual, two-day CommTech Canadian trade show and seminars will take place at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna, B.C. on May 14 and 15, 2008. And,... Continue Reading

Rogers testing HSPA out east

TORONTO - A field trial of Rogers’ next generation High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) network is underway in Moncton, New Brunswick, the company said this morning. The new 3G network... Continue Reading

EastLink expands HSI footprint

HALIFAX - The Halifax Regional Municipality has chosen EastLink to provide high speed internet service to the small communities of West Dover and Peggy's Cove. EastLink is investing $125,000 in... Continue Reading

Bell cancels its Aeroplan

MONTREAL - Aeroplan and Bell Canada announced today that their agreement to offer Aeroplan Miles to Bell Canada customers will not be renewed upon its expiry on January 18, 2008.... Continue Reading

EastLink debuts new LD plan

HALIFAX - The EastLink 5cents Canada/U.S. Anytime Calling Long Distance plan was launched today by the east coast-based cableco. The new plan will provide EastLink telephone customers with a nickel... Continue Reading

Cope to lead new Bell

MONTREAL – As was expected, Bell Canada’s incoming owners have selected George Cope as the new chief executive officer of the company. Less than a month ago, current CEO Michael... Continue Reading