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Microsoft Expands IPTV Technology software

LAS VEGAS – Microsoft has lined up additional suppliers providing technologies that support the Microsoft TV Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Edition software platform, which is being deployed by several… Continue Reading

BCE confirms privatization talks

MONTREAL – BCE Inc., Canada’s largest telecommunications company, with 127 years of history, has confirmed it is in talks with a group of investors to take the whole enterprise… Continue Reading

Telus expands de-reg applications

VANCOUVER – Telus announced Monday it has applied for local phone service deregulation in Calgary, Victoria, and Rimouski. These applications follow similar filings for Vancouver and Edmonton last Wednesday…. Continue Reading

Bell wants pan-regional dereg

MONTREAL – Bell Canada has applied to the CRTC to deregulate the most populous regions inside its Ontario and Quebec territories. The company has asked for forbearance from regulation… Continue Reading

Telus turns on Klemtu

VANCOUVER – Telus turned on a new cell tower providing digital cellular service to Klemtu last week. The $250,000 tower covers most of the B.C. community as well as… Continue Reading

Look swings lawyers back at Bell, Rogers

TORONTO and MONTREAL – Look Communications and its parent company Unique Broadband Systems said Thursday that the actions of Rogers Communications and Bell Canada Enterprises are interfering with the… Continue Reading

Shaw posts strong results, boosts dividend

CALGARY – Continued customer growth across all its products produced improvements in consolidated service revenue, operating income, and net income at Shaw Communications. In detailing second quarter financial results,… Continue Reading