Cable / Telecom News

IPTV deal inked for Germany

BONN, Germany and REDMOND, WA – Deutsche Telekom and Microsoft are teaming up to deliver IPTV to consumers in Germany. Deutsche Telekom will use Microsoft’s TV IPTV Edition software to... Continue Reading

Rogers offers free MTV preview

TORONTO – Rogers Cable is offering a free preview to MTV, the rebranded talktv channel that debuted last night. Until June 1, customers can watch MTV for free, on the... Continue Reading

Telecom Policy Review: Mixed reaction

OTTAWA – Reaction to Wednesday’s report of the federal government’s telecom policy review panel was mixed, including polar opposite opinions from two incumbent phone companies. MTS Allstream said the recommendations... Continue Reading

Rogers chair Gar Emerson steps down

TORONTO – Garfield Emerson, the chair of the Rogers Communications Inc. board of directors, is resigning as chairman after 13 years in the position, the company announced today. Emerson, who... Continue Reading

Shaw launches VoIP in Fort McMurray

CALGARY – Shaw Communications launched its VoIP service in Fort McMurray, AB today, offering unlimited local and long distance calls within Canada and the U.S. for a flat monthly rate.... Continue Reading

ATX makes two appointments

AJAX, ON - ATX Incorporated has announced two new appointments. Larry Enterline becomes Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, and Joanne DeBartolo has been promoted to Vice President, Operations. Enterline has... Continue Reading