Cable / Telecom News

Mobile multi-media is the future of Look

TORONTO – At Look Communications’ annual meeting of shareholders yesterday, the company’s CEO touched on the new technology the company has tied its future to. "By enhancing and simplifying our... Continue Reading

Aliant wants full eastern license

OTTAWA – Eastern telco Aliant has applied to the CRTC to expand its TV territory. While it holds individual licenses for Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville, Nova Scotia; Saint John... Continue Reading

Rogers adds NDTV, too

TORONTO – Just days after launching on Bell ExpressVu, Rogers Cable has added New Delhi Television to its digital lineup.New Delhi Television Ltd. (NDTV Ltd.) is India's leading 24 hour... Continue Reading

Shaw adds Anime

CALGARY – Fans of Japanese-style animation can now access Anime Network on Shaw Cable’s video on demand platform. Shaw Digital TV customers can now get up to 20 hours of... Continue Reading

Shaw adds Leafs where it can

CALGARY – Shaw Cable added Leafs TV to its Northwestern Ontario cable systems this week. Digital customers in Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Dryden, Fort Frances, and Atikokan can enjoy... Continue Reading

Nortel’s HQ stays in Toronto

TORONTO – Nortel announced Tuesday it has selected a Toronto location for its new global headquarters. The decision confirms the company’s “commitment to remain within the financial capital of Canada... Continue Reading

Cogeco Quebec adds cinepop

MONTREAL – Quebec MSOs are hungry for French-language digital channels, so Astral Media’s newest pay channel, dedicated to classic films, cinépop, has been added to the cable lineup in Cogeco’s... Continue Reading

AND THE WINNERS ARE…

JUST IN TIME FOR Christmas, www.cartt.ca has given away a 42” HDTV. We did the draw Friday evening and the winner is Nigel Fuller, regional vice-president, CHUM Television Ontario (right). Second prize,... Continue Reading