Cable / Telecom News

More VOIP

MARKHAM, Ont. – FCI Broadband, which provides voice and high-speed Internet services to businesses and homes across the Greater Toronto Area, today announced the launch of its voice over… Continue Reading

Shaw, Allen, part ways

CALGARY – Shaw Communications has let vice-president, programming Michael Allen go, www.cartt.ca has learned. Allen was based in the company’s Mississauga office, reporting to senior vice-president planning Michael D’Avella,… Continue Reading

Persona buying Northern

ST. JOHN’s and GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. – Persona Communications has come to an agreement to purchase Northern Cablevision, www.cartt.ca has learned. Terms of the deal or its targeted completion… Continue Reading

Rogers to expand to Brampton?

TORONTO – Published reports say that Rogers Communications is nearing a deal to move into Nortel Networks’ headquarters in Brampton, Ont. The Brampton Guardian newspaper reported Wednesday that a… Continue Reading

Trade show, golf, highlight CCSA AGM day one

GRAVENHURST – The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance’s table-top trade show Wednesday morning (right) was an unqualified success, members and vendors told www.cartt.ca. With over 200 delegates registered for the… Continue Reading

Bell drops bundle discounts

MONTREAL – Saying they’ve served their purpose, Bell Canada has ceased offering discounts for customers who choose to take more than one service from the company. Existing discounted Bell… Continue Reading

Canadian cable honours its own

GRAVENHURST, Ont. – The Canadian Cable Telecommunications Association drew a crowd while handing out its annual Galaxi Awards this afternoon at the Taboo Resort in Gravenhurst, Ont. The presentation kicks… Continue Reading