Cable / Telecom News

Shaw looking at network PVR

CALGARY – Shaw Communications president Peter Bissonnette said Thursday that the cable division is looking at launching network digital video recording service. The service would make personal video recording… Continue Reading

Consumers put MM mobiles on mute

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – While the number of cellular phones with multimedia capability will double in the next two years, this capability is still not generating much consumer enthusiasm, reports… Continue Reading

Beck joins Telesat

OTTAWA – The CCTA’s former vice-president, technology has joined Telesat. Michele Beck started March 27 as the satellite company’s director, network engineering, business development. She is… Continue Reading

Telus expands high speed wireless; Bell, too

VANCOUVER – Telus’ new high speed wireless service was launched in Whistler, Fort MacMurray, Alberta and Mont-Tremblant and Saint-Jovite, Quebec, on Wednesday The service means consumer and business clients… Continue Reading

SaskTel takes profit hit

REGINA – Provincial Crown Corporation SaskTel this week reported 2005 net income of $64.4 million, about $30 million less than 2004. Overall operating revenues were $982 million and the profit… Continue Reading