Cable / Telecom News

Industry mag lets publisher go

TORONTO – Publishing and sales veteran Grenville Pinto is now on the market. Until late last week, Pinto was the publisher of cable industry trade magazine Mediacaster, but his position... Continue Reading

Shaw phone comes to Saanich Peninsula

CALGARY – Shaw Communications launched its local phone service on B.C.'s Saanich Peninsula (the southern tip of Vancouver Island) this week. As a primary home line, Shaw Digital Phone offers... Continue Reading

MTS to converge WestJet net

TORONTO - MTS Allstream will implement a North American MPLS network solution as part of its extended service agreement with WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline. The extended agreement allows MTS Allstream... Continue Reading

Moto acquires OD tech maker Broadbus

SCHAUMBURG, Il. – Motorola announced Tuesday that it is buying Broadbus Technologies, a Boxborough, Ma.-based provider of on demand solutions. "Broadbus Technologies’ industry-leading, carrier-class technology solutions enable the distribution of... Continue Reading

MTS gets city contract

WINNIPEG - The City of Winnipeg has announced a home-town telecom choice. The municipality has chosen MTS Allstream for its communications needs, approving a 28 month contract to provide wireless... Continue Reading