Cable / Telecom News

Feds tell Commission to de-reg some VoIP

TORONTO –The federal government has altered the CRTC’s VoIP decision, calling on the commission to refrain from economic regulation of certain Voice-over-Internet Protocol services. "Canada's telecommunications landscape has changed dramatically... Continue Reading

Sabia joins Thomson board

STAMFORD, Conn. – Bell Canada Enterprises CEO Michael Sabia has been appointed to the board of directors of the Thomson Corporation. "I am delighted to welcome Michael to Thomson's board... Continue Reading

Bell threatens to shutter Expertech, says union

TORONTO – Bell Canada is threatening to close installation and maintenance subsidiary Expertech if workers do not accept certain concessions, the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union said Monday. CEP represents... Continue Reading

Light gets speedier

WINNIPEG – MTS Allstream has doubled the pace of its high speed Internet Light service. The download speed now available to all customers with the service is now up to... Continue Reading

Tri-Vision profit shrinks

TORONTO – V-Chip patent holder and cable industry supplier Tri-Vision International reported higher costs and lower second quarter profit last week. Revenue in the quarter was $1.6 million, down from... Continue Reading

NBA League Pass comes to Canada

TORONTO - Rogers Cable launched pay service NBA League Pass today. The new addition (which provides access to all National Basketball Association games the same way MLB Extra Innings, NHL... Continue Reading