Cable / Telecom News

Now in service: Anik F3

OTTAWA – Satellite owner Telesat announced today that it has launched commercial services on its brand new Anik F3 satellite that launched a few weeks ago. The new… Continue Reading

Westman buys local naming rights

BRANDON, MB – The main arena of the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba will from now on be known as the Westman Communications Group Place. Westman is the local… Continue Reading

Look files statement of claim against Bell

TORONTO – Unique Broadband Systems announced Monday that its subsidiary wireless company, Look Communications, has filed a statement of claim against Bell Canada. The legal action was taken in response… Continue Reading

Wi-Lan/Tri-Vision negotiations extended

TORONTO – V-chip patent owner Tri-Vision International announced late last week that it and Wi-Lan, by mutual agreement, have agreed to extend the exclusivity period of negotiations. Last month,… Continue Reading

FCC considers content regulation

CANADIAN BROADCASTERS AND cable companies aren’t the only ones that feel the power of a Regulator. However, while our CRTC is concerned about Canadian content and cultural concerns, the… Continue Reading