Cable / Telecom News

Andrew will go it alone

WESTCHESTER, IL – RF equipment manufacturer Andrew Corporation and ADC Telecommunications Inc. have mutually agreed to terminate the merger agreement announced on May 31, 2006. "The companies believe that current... Continue Reading

Shaw to go DOCSIS 3.0, asap

CALGARY - Shaw Communications said Wednesday that it plans to implement DOCSIS 3.0 products as soon as it can. The company issued a press release saying so. CableLabs recently released... Continue Reading

Revenues dip, loss grows at Cygnal

MARKHAM - Cygnal Technologies said today that second quarter revenues were down 7% to $29.6 million, compared to the same period in 2005. Gross margin was 23.9% in the quarter... Continue Reading

Telus promises

VANCOUVER – Telus made three new pledges to its customers Wednesday. Saying it "is reinforcing its commitment to bringing the wireless industry's best experience to clients, the western telco announced... Continue Reading

Watch your phone ring

TORONTO – In case hearing the latest from Billy Talent when someone calls your cell isn’t enough, Bell Mobility has added the video element to its ringtones. A first of... Continue Reading

MTS sells directories for $281 million

WINNIPEG – The strategizing continues at MTS Allstream. The company announced today it has agreed to sell its directories business to Yellow Pages Group Co. for $281 million, of which... Continue Reading

Shaw to own Whistler

CALGARY – Whistler Cable is the latest small cable system to sell to Shaw Communications. Shaw announced it has signed a deal to buy Whistler Cable Television Ltd., subject to... Continue Reading

Gravel promoted at Cogeco

MONTREAL – With former vice-president of its Quebec division, Jules Grenier, off to Portugal to run the company's recently acquired new division, as reported by Cartt.ca, Cogeco Cable promoted Jacques... Continue Reading