Cable / Telecom News

Telus to cut spam

VANCOUVER – "Telus is pleased to introduce this leading edge security technology, a second layer of spam and virus control that will screen out the most obvious problem e-mails… Continue Reading

Rogers Yahoo! boosts speeds by 60%

TORONTO – Download speeds for Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed Internet Express service will soon go from 3 to 5 megabits per second (Mbps), giving customers 60% more speed when downloading… Continue Reading

Revenue and earnings up at Telesat

OTTAWA – Soon-to-be spun-off satellite operator Telesat posted record highs in revenue and earnings in 2005, the company reported Friday. Bell Canada Enterprises, which owns Telesat, announced last month it… Continue Reading

Telus Sparks more downloading interest

VANCOUVER – Telus Mobile Music launched today. The new service offers clients access "to Canada’s largest mobile music catalogue and the only one offering selections from all the world’s… Continue Reading

Slingbox to launch in Canada

TORONTO – Sling Media will officially launch its place-shifting TV viewing device, the Slingbox, into the Canadian market on March 30. The Slingbox allows consumers to access their home… Continue Reading

Calgary bedroom communities get Shaw voice

CALGARY – Shaw Communications said Friday its Digital Phone service is now available to Airdrie, Cochrane, High River and Okotoks, all communities surrounding Calgary. Shaw Digital Phone offers unlimited… Continue Reading

New wireless retail banner launching

BURNABY, B,C. – Wireless Wave/The Telephone Booth retail owner Glentel Inc. announced Friday will soon launch a new retail wireless presence – a store-in-store concept for large national retailers… Continue Reading