Cable / Telecom News

Rogers expands local calling area

OTTAWA – Rogers Cable will expand its local calling area in the Ottawa-Gatineau region on Monday. Calls previously classified as long distance in the region will now be free… Continue Reading

Assheton-Smith launches own business

OTTAWA – Former Canadian Cable Telecommunications Association senior vice-president and general counsel, Lori Assheton-Smith has launched her own business. This week she made official the establishment… Continue Reading

Cogeco upgrades Internet speeds

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable today upgraded its high-speed Internet (HSI) service to handle up to 7 Mpbs in all its service areas. The cableco is increasing the combined upload… Continue Reading

Rogers to air World Cup broadcasts

TORONTO – Rogers Communications has signed a deal to bring FIFA World Cup coverage to Canadians this summer. Rogers has an agreement with Infront Sports & Media, FIFA’s global… Continue Reading

Sierra Wireless appoints new chair

VANCOUVER – Sierra Wireless has appointed former president of Sprint PCS, Charles Levine, to be its new chair of the board, it announced at its annual general meeting in… Continue Reading