Cable / Telecom News

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

Shaw wants to shuffle CTS up the dial

GATINEAU – Having to wedge six new channels to the collective basic cable lineups in Edmonton and Calgary at essentially the same time is just too much to ask, Shaw Communications… Continue Reading

Price, not bundle, is key, says survey

TORONTO – While all telecom and cable companies like to talk about are various multimedia bundles and how they increase “stickiness” among their customers, a new telecom study by… Continue Reading

BDU and SPECIALTY REVIEW: The Issues

SOME FILED REAMS of digital paper with the Commission (Rogers Communications’ submission was 132 pdf pages and a few appendices), while others were more concise (Shaw’s was just nine… Continue Reading

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…. Continue Reading