Cable / Telecom News

Cogeco launches voice in Brockville

BROCKVILLE – Cogeco Cable has announced the launch of its digital phone service in Brockville, Ont. With this latest service extension, Cogeco hopes to boost subscriptions to other company… Continue Reading

Benson joins Movie Central

TORONTO – Erica Benson has joined Corus Entertainment as the director programming for Corus’ pay TV services Movie Central and Encore, the company announced Friday. Benson will focus on… Continue Reading

Shaw buys a chunk of Mascon

CALGARY – Shaw Communications said today announced that it has agreed to buy the cable systems in Winfield, Lumby, Pender Island, Mayne Island, Galiano Island and Lillooet, B.C. from… Continue Reading

CanWest hires Spencer

TORONTO – Long-time Rogers Media affiliate marketing and sales manager Ian Spencer is moving to CanWest MediaWorks. His last day with Rogers is January 19th. Spencer has been with Rogers for… Continue Reading

Rogers shutting off analog this May

TORONTO – Rogers Wireless announced Wednesday that it will be turning down its older TDMA and analog networks effective May 31, 2007 and will move customers on these older… Continue Reading