Cable / Telecom News

Customer, serve thyself

SAINT JOHN – Eastern telco Aliant announced Thursday that more online self-service options are available to customers via their web site - www.aliant.net. “Customers will save time by using Aliant.net,... Continue Reading

Telus pickets solid, says union

BURNABY – While Telus says that more than half of its unionized employees are crossing the picket lines, the Telecommunications Workers Union says that’s not so. "It appears that Telus... Continue Reading

SaskTel adds Paramount to VOD, too

SASKATOON – Just days after Shaw Communications made its announcement, SaskTel today said it, too, has entered into a video on demand agreement with Paramount Pictures in Canada for the... Continue Reading

Wireless + golf = learning x fun

BRAMPTON – SCTE’s Ontario chapter continues its string of well-attended events with this past Tuesday’s wireless seminars, followed by a golf tournament attracted nearly 200 cable technologists to Lionhead Golf... Continue Reading

Star Choice adds RAI, CP24 and A

CALGARY – RAI International, CP24, and A-Channel Victoria will go live to Star Choice subscribers on Thursday, August 11th. "Over the last year, we have added over 20 video channels... Continue Reading

Pre-season freebie

TORONTO – While rookies and veterans sweat out their two-a-days in training camp, Rogers Cable will let its Ontario digital customers have a pre-season free look at NFL Network. The... Continue Reading

VOIP lead belongs to Skype

WATERLOO, Ont. – When it comes to voice over Internet protocol telephony, Skype is leading the pack in North America, says new research released today by intelligent broadband network equipment... Continue Reading