Cable / Telecom News

Wireless retailer records huge growth

BURNABY – Sales for the third quarter grew 32%, to $61.3 million at Glentel, Canada’s largest independent wireless retailer (WirelessWave, Tbooth, etc.), the company reported this week. Operating income… Continue Reading

Telus opens Ottawa base

OTTAWA – All the local dignitaries in the nation’s capital converged on Telus House Friday as it celebrated its grand opening. 215 Slater Street, says the company, is now… Continue Reading

The Score on the iPhone

SAN FRANCISCO – Toronto’s Score Media has launched a version of its popular ScoreMobile application for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch, the company’s Score Ventures division announced Thursday…. Continue Reading

Bell IPTV “on ice”?

MONTREAL – Astral Media CEO Ian Greenberg said today that Bell Canada has stopped proceeding towards the launch of its much-anticipated Internet protocol-driven terrestrial digital television service. When asked… Continue Reading

Videotron softphone launches

MONTREAL – At a press conference this morning, Videotron introduced its new softphone service, geared towards providing individuals with greater mobility. Available as of October 31, 2007, Videotron’s new… Continue Reading

SCTE Ontario seeking board noms

TORONTO – The Ontario Chapter of SCTE has grown to over 550 members since it’s inception in mid-2003. Of course, strong leadership is critical to ensuring the continued success… Continue Reading