Cable / Telecom News

EastLink to grow OD

HALIFAX – Eastern cableco EastLink received its regional video-on-demand license from the CRTC last week. “With this license approval, EastLink will be able to expand our on demand offering… Continue Reading

2008 new wireless spectrum auction

OTTAWA – Industry Canada has set the wheels in motion for a wireless bandwidth spectrum auction in early 2008. Maxime Bernier, Minister of Industry, on Friday announced the launch… Continue Reading

Mobile PPV from Bell

TORONTO – Bell Canada hopes that Canadian consumers will watch full length movies on their cell phones with the launch of Mobile Movies today. For $5.99 a movie (plus… Continue Reading

CTF: Quebecor changes its mind

MONTREAL – Quebecor Media has decided to pull in its horns over the funding of Canadian television productions and will resume monthly payments to the CTF, at least for… Continue Reading