Cable / Telecom News

Videotron winning in Quebec

MONTREAL – Adding thousands of basic cable subscribers – and about 5,000 telephony customers every week - Videotron reported a swell first quarter of 2006 on Thursday. "I am very... Continue Reading

CCSA to have an Ottawa voice

QUISPAMSIS N.B. – As reported by cartt.ca on Monday, the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance has made official its plans to move into the regulatory realm. A press release issued by... Continue Reading

Pemberton, Camrose cable ops launch VOIP

VANCOUVER – Independent cable companies Cable TV of Camrose (Alta.) and Pemberton Cable (B.C.) both recently launched local telephony in their communities. Since launch, says Camrose's operations manager Brian McNary... Continue Reading

Aliant TV launches in Bedford

HALIFAX - Aliant TV is now available in Bedford, N.S. a community just north of Halifax which is part of the Halifax Regional Municipality. "Aliant is pleased to offer our... Continue Reading

ExpressVu to offer local weather

TORONTO – It was one of those little drawbacks to satellite TV that customers didn't realize until the switch was done: the localized weather info from The Weather Network or... Continue Reading

Star Choice creates a new pack

CALGARY - Star Choice announced today the addition of CHUM Television digi-nets Drive-in Classics and SexTV to its channel lineup. As of June 1st, Star Choice will also be launching... Continue Reading

Rogers tech staff moving to Brampton

TORONTO – Much of the Rogers Communications technical staff found out for sure today that they will be the ones filling the company's new building in Brampton.In October of 2005, Rogers paid Nortel... Continue Reading

Rogers Wireless launches Newsclip

TORONTO - Rogers Wireless has integrated the technology of another Canadian company, Virtual Reach, into the service package available to its customers. On Wednesday, the two companies announced the launch... Continue Reading