GATINEAU – The CRTC today announced it’s approved Aliant Telecom’s application for forbearance of regulation of single-line inside wire services, with some conditions. Customers without a jack-ended demarcation device won’t... Continue Reading
CALGARY – Shaw Communications announced a $300 million senior note offering to repay existing bank debt and for working capital. The company will sell the aggregate principal amount of 6.15%... Continue Reading
CALGARY – The world’s Asia-Pacific countries are meeting in Calgary this week to discuss key telecommunications issues. The Telecommunications and Information Working Group of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC TEL) is... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Bell Canada today announced that a portion of its series 17 preferred shares will be converted. Of its 14 million cumulative redeemable Class A series 17 preferred shares,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Regulating broadband network neutrality could result in Internet service provider monopolies, a U.S. think tank warns. Public policy debate urging governments to prevent anticompetitive behaviour by preserving... Continue Reading
GATINEAU, WINNIPEG – The CRTC today announced it is giving a one-time payment of nearly $9.9 million to MTS Allstream after the telco applied for a review of the subsidies... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Bell Canada's furry pitch-rodents are returning for the NHL playoffs. Frank and Gordon, the pair of animated beavers that debuted during the Winter Olympics will celebrate the start... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – With content far more available – and a little cheaper – and technology far more available – and a little cheaper – more small cable companies are getting... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – On Wednesday, the CRTC said Canadian cable companies should be allowed eliminate most of the radio stations they currently carry on their systems. Section 22 of the Broadcasting... Continue Reading
NEW YORK – In some markets, Internet access on a mobile phone might actually become the dominant way to surf the web, says a new Ipsos Insight study. But maybe... Continue Reading
