Cable / Telecom News

Telesat’s Anik F1R in orbit

BAIKONUR COSMODROME, Kazakhstan – New DTH TV capacity is on the way (once positioning and testing are done) as Telesat has successfully launched (below) its state-of-the-art Anik F1R satellite…. Continue Reading

Quebecor Media promotes D’Souza

MONTREAL – Quebecor Media announced today it has promoted Mark D’Souza to vice-president finance. He replaces Jacques Mallette, who will assume responsibilities of executive vice-president and CFO at Quebecor… Continue Reading

Videotron to raise US$175 million

MONTREAL – Videotron Ltee announced today that it intends to offer, on a private placement basis, approximately US$175 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due December 15,… Continue Reading

VIA to ride with Allstream

TORONTO – VIA Rail announced today that Allstream will provide voice and data services in all of its train stations and administrative offices across the country. Under this new… Continue Reading