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

MTS TV adds more Bollywood

WINNIPEG – MTS TV and Asian Television Network International announced the addition of B4U Movies, the leading Bollywood television network, to its channel lineup this week. "B4U Movies is… Continue Reading