Cable / Telecom News

Cogeco extends VOIP service again

MONTREAL – Today, Cogeco Cable extended its digital phone service to Milton, Ont., as well as Matane, Sept-Îles, Baie Comeau and Port-Cartier, Québec. Currently, 38% of homes passed in the... Continue Reading

EastLink tests WiFi

HALIFAX - Over 30 wireless Internet access points are currently operational in downtown Halifax as EastLink has begun trialing WiFi technology in various locations within the peninsula of Halifax. EastLink’s... Continue Reading

Free high speed Internet from Cybersurf

CALGARY – Cybersurf, an independent Canadian ISP, announced Monday it would offer free high speed Internet access to customers choosing its voice product. The company is near completion of its... Continue Reading

CAB urges VOD review

OTTAWA – When current video on demand licenses come up for renewal in the next few years, the CRTC should re-examine the whole regulatory framework of such services, says the... Continue Reading

CGTV signs with CCSA

QUISPAMSIS, N.B. – Casino & Gaming Television and the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance announced the completion of a master affiliate agreement this month. Owned by Insight Sports, CGTV is the... Continue Reading

Nortel targets services growth

TORONTO – As part of a sweeping change to its services business, aimed at simplification for customers, Nortel today launched a series of new commercial services offerings. "We have identified... Continue Reading