Cable / Telecom News

Cogeco closing in on 50% VOIP coverage

MONTREAL – Today, Cogeco Cable launched its digital phone service in Fort Erie, Ontario. Currently, 47% of homes passed in the company’s territories (primarily in areas of southwestern Ontario… Continue Reading

Revenue up at Amtelecom

AYLMER, Ont. – In the first quarter of 2006, the Amtelecom Income Fund (owners of cable and telecom company Amtelecom) generated revenues from telecommunications, cable TV and Internet operations… Continue Reading

Videotron, Canoe, to get new home

MONTREAL – Shovels hit dirt today in Montreal as Quebecor began construction on a new 19-story office building which will house Videotron and Canoe by 2008. The $36 million,… Continue Reading

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… 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… Continue Reading