Cable / Telecom News

Shaw reinforces its CTF opposition

CALGARY – In case anyone was wondering whether or not Shaw Communications was prepared to soften its stance on paying into the Canadian Television Fund, a press release this… Continue Reading

Ericsson and Turner going mobile together

STOCKHOLM and ATLANTA – Wireless manufacturer Ericsson and Turner Broadcasting said today they are collaborating to develop Turner’s Internet, broadcast news and entertainment content – including CNN International, Cartoon… Continue Reading

“Growth services” lead MTS Q4

WINNIPEG – Led by double-digit gains among its growth services (including the addition of 6,600 new TV customers, bringing its total to over 66,000, or nearly 30% of the… Continue Reading

Videotron to offer 100Mbps

MONTREAL – Quebec MSO Videotron and Cisco will announce today North America’s first wideband Internet test pilot. The companies will hold a joint press conference today in Montreal to… Continue Reading

New labour legislation could hurt safety

OTTAWA – New labour legislation currently before the House of Commons could hurt public safety, the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association told the standing committee on human resources, social development… Continue Reading

Shaw wants USA

CALGARY – Shaw Communications has asked the CRTC to add USA Network to the list of eligible satellite services for distribution by Canadian BDUs. Seen in 90 million homes,… Continue Reading

Compton expands on demand

UXBRUDGE, Ont. – Compton Communications, which serves about 5,000 customers in Port Perry and Uxbridge, Ontario, today launched a new suite of on demand services, including WWE 24/7 On… Continue Reading