Cable / Telecom News

Kain joins Vac Truck board

WOODBRIDGE – National Challenge Systems Inc., a leader in the provision of vacuum truck services for the collection, treatment and disposal of non-hazardous liquid waste, has appointed Gary Kain… Continue Reading

Telus drops adult content

VANCOUVER – After a storm of negative publicity largely concentrated out west, Telus has decided to shelve its pay-per-view mobile adult content service. Since its January 8th launch ( Continue Reading

Shaw offering phone to Pentictonites

CALGARY – Shaw Communications said today it has begun offering Shaw Digital Phone and Shaw Digital Phone Lite to residents in Penticton, British Columbia. "Shaw Digital Phone is currently… Continue Reading

Ramtelecom to be sold

OTTAWA – Canadian satellite service provider (business voice and data) RAMTelecom said today it has signed a deal with Houston, Texas-based SkyPort Global Communications to sell the Canadian company… Continue Reading

Broadcast drags down Quebecor

MONTREAL – Led by ongoing growth at cable division Videotron, Quebecor Media generated total revenues of $3.01 billion in 2006, an increase of $308 million or 11.4% over 2005…. Continue Reading