Cable / Telecom News

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… 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… 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… 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… Continue Reading

Digital TV 101

TORONTO – Suppliers Telonix and Sunrise Telecom are hitting the road in September and October to update the engineering and technician community on all those flowing 0s and 1s. A… Continue Reading