Cable / Telecom News

Bridging the digital divide

OTTAWA – Telesat announced today the successful launch of its new two-way satellite broadband service (the actual satellite itself launched last year). The new service, operating in the Ka-band… Continue Reading

MTS TV tops 40,000 customers

WINNIPEG – Manitoba Telecom Services announced today the installation of its 40,000th MTS TV customer. The number of people signing on is growing rapidly, added the company’s press release…. Continue Reading

An enormous hot spot

TORONTO – Canada’s wireless industry will announce North America’s broadest WiFi hotspot on Wednesday. The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA), in conjunction with national wireless service providers Bell Mobility,… Continue Reading

CCTA asks for six more channels

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – The Canadian cable industry wants to add six more channels to the eligible satellite list. The Canadian Cable Telecommunications Association has asked that the Commission add Radio… Continue Reading