OTTAWA and REGINA — Nokia announced today SaskTel is using its XGS-PON (10 gigabit symmetrical passive optical network) technology to deliver 1 Gbps service to customers across Saskatchewan, starting with... Continue Reading
TORONTO — Independent contractor and telecom services reseller Digitcom Telecommunications announced today it has completed the acquisition of 6Telecom, a telecom solution provider based in Sainte-Julie, Quebec, located east of... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – The federal government has heard rural broadband stakeholders that download speeds of 50 Mbps may already be insufficient and that federal programs are falling short... Continue Reading
By Christopher Guly OTTAWA – The CRTC requires a reassessment of its role as a telecom regulator following its decision last week to reverse its 2019 decision to set lower... Continue Reading
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Saying it is surprised and disappointed by the CRTC’s decision last week to overturn its August 2019 ruling to lower wholesale Internet rates, independent carrier Execulink Telecom... Continue Reading
MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. announced today it has hired Caroline Paquet (above) as the new president of its radio subsidiary, Cogeco Media. Her appointment takes effect July 5. Paquet joins... Continue Reading
GATINEAU — In a ruling today regarding a dispute between Videotron and Bell subsidiary Cablevision du Nord, the CRTC is directing Cablevision to finish upgrading its routers in Val-d’Or and... Continue Reading
LEDUC, AB — Telus Communications announced today it is investing $25 million to expand its PureFibre network in Leduc, Alta., which will provide direct connectivity for 90% of the community’s... Continue Reading
CALGARY — With the Shaw Charity Classic golf tournament resuming play this summer, Shaw Communications is again asking Canadians to “Chip in for Kids” by donating via text to more... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout GATINEAU - Like deja vu, the immediate impact of a major decision by the CRTC has unfurled in the days immediately following -- but the reactions are... Continue Reading
