Cable / Telecom News

Dial-up a dinosaur: Statscan

OTTAWA – While profits grow for many ISPs, the days of dial-up Internet appear to be numbered, says a report from Statistics Canada. Consumers continued their rapid shift to… Continue Reading

Rogers to add TCM

TORONTO – Rogers Cable will add Turner Classic Movies to its analog channel lineup on February 1st. Turner Broadcasting and Canada’s largest cable company made the announcement today. In… Continue Reading

Delta launches WFN, GOL

DELTA, B.C. – Delta/Coast Cable launched World Fishing Network and soccer channel GOLTV this week WFN is the nation’s first and only 24/7 fishing network while GOLTV airs more… Continue Reading

Telus adds PPV

VANCOUVER – Telus TV has activated its pay-per-view service Friday, adding movies, sports and other events to its digital TV lineup. Telus TV pay-per-view offers access to a wide… Continue Reading

Primus boosts wireless

TORONTO – Primus Canada has expanded its wireless footprint in Canada, the company announced Thursday, giving Primus wireless customers the ability to make wireless calls in regions across the… Continue Reading

Craig asks to sell local avails

WINNIPEG – Drew Craig wants back into Canadian media. The former CEO of Craig Media has applied to the CRTC for a relay distribution undertaking license for his company,… Continue Reading

Rogers claims CTAM research award

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Martha Cronyn, senior research manager, and Karen Connors, research manager, at Rogers Cable took top prize Wednesday in CTAM’s Research Case Study Award Competition. The Rogers… Continue Reading