Cable / Telecom News

CCSA, Fox News, sign deal

QUISPAMSIS, N.B. – U.S. cable news channel Fox News has signed a master affiliate agreement with the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance. “We are pleased to have completed an arrangement… Continue Reading

Bell adds hosted VOIP for SMBs

TORONTO – Bell Canada has launched Business IP Voice, a new addition to its portfolio of voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) products designed for Canadian small and medium businesses… Continue Reading

Shaw adds security partner

CALGARY – Shaw Communications has teamed up with VOXCOM Security Systems to provide an end-to-end security solution for the cable company’s Digital Phone Service customers. VOXCOM is able to… Continue Reading

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… 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… 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… 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… Continue Reading