Cable / Telecom News

Bell plans price increases, more job cuts

TORONTO – Saying (many, many, times) that the company is “rebuilding Bell” or moving towards “the new Bell”, Bell Canada Enterprises senior management made a number of announcements this morning... Continue Reading

Telecom Hall of Fame officially launches

OTTAWA - Canada’s Telecommunications Hall of Fame today announced the launch of www.telecomhall.ca, the new web site which celebrates Canada's legacy of success and achievement in the telecommunications industry. The... Continue Reading

Satellite data customers growing at a good clip

TORONTO – Telesat’s Anik F2 satellite closed 2005 serving approximately 35,000 data customers, company vice-president Paul Bush told delegates at the Canadian Satellite Users Association conference being held in Toronto.... Continue Reading

ITU approves PacketCable specs

LOUISVILLE, Colo. – The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has approved a suite of CableLabs’ PacketCable specifications as standards for the international version of services including Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP).PacketCable-based... Continue Reading

ExpressVu adds Discovery HD

TORONTO - Bell ExpressVu announced the addition of corporate cousin Discovery HD to its lineup on Friday. Discovery HD is a CTV Specialty Networks channel, which is owned by Bell... Continue Reading