Cable / Telecom News

Portage la Prairie deregulated

WINNIPEG – The CRTC yesterday granted MTS Allstream’s request to deregulate the Portage la Prairie local phone market. New rules came into effect in early April 2007 which allow… Continue Reading

ITU approves standards for IPTV and VOIP

LOUISVILLE, Colo. – The main International Telecommunications Union (ITU) study group for broadband services last week approved Internet Protocol and advanced HDTV proposals during meetings held at the headquarters… Continue Reading

MTS Allstream deals for Multinet

TORONTO – MTS Allstream Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitoba Telecom Services, announced Wednesday it has acquired Multinet Communications Services Inc., a Montreal-based telephony systems and customer network… Continue Reading

Wireless increase helps BCE profits

MONTREAL – Bell Canada reported a higher third quarter profit Wednesday as a result of overall revenue improvements spurred by a record quarter in wireless activations as well as… Continue Reading

Cogeco extends Wi-Fi access

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable has extended its Wi-Fi Internet access to the Kingston and Windsor areas with more than 100 new hot-spots, the company announced Wednesday. The service, available… Continue Reading

New features driving wireless chip revenues

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Cellular handsets continue to enjoy significant sales growth, with total revenue in 2007 from handset semiconductors to exceed $31 billion worldwide, according to the high-tech market… Continue Reading