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July 16, 2021 3 weeks ago

Copyright Act overhaul continues; AI, IoT considered

OTTAWA – The federal government today launched a consultation on the modernization of the Copyright Act, specifically addressing developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT). The... Continue Reading

July 16, 2021 3 weeks ago

Cogeco rides with Hamilton Bike Share towards lower emissions

HAMILTON – Cogeco announced today it is teaming up with Hamilton Bike Share for a three-year sponsorship deal. “Their sponsorship helps ensure the bike share system thrives so residents and... Continue Reading

July 16, 2021 3 weeks ago

New Rural Broadband Fund: Reverse auction to connect every Ontario home by 2025 (updated)

Combined $4B in funding going into the effort By Ahmad Hathout TORONTO – Ontario wants to connect all households in the province to high-speed internet by December 2025, starting with a… Continue Reading

July 16, 2021 3 weeks ago

Ericsson, Verizon reach 5G deal worth over US$8 billion

ERICSSON ANNOUNCED TODAY it has reached a multi-year, US$8.3 billion agreement with Verizon to provide 5G solutions that will strengthen and expand Verizon’s 5G network. Under the new agreement, “Verizon... Continue Reading

July 15, 2021 3 weeks ago

CNOC formally appeals Commission “flip-flop”

OTTAWA – Competitive Network Operators of Canada (CNOC) filed a formal appeal today, asking Cabinet to overturn a recent CRTC decision to reverse its own 2019 decision on wholesale rates... Continue Reading

July 15, 2021 3 weeks ago

Cogeco’s Q3 revenue up by 3.7%

MONTREAL – Cogeco Inc. announced yesterday a revenue increase of 3.7% to $649.3 million, for its third quarter, which ended on May 31st 2021, compared to the same period last... Continue Reading

July 15, 2021 3 weeks ago

Shaw and Rogers fastest fixed broadband providers in Q2, says Ookla

Telus fastest mobile operator during the quarter SEATTLE — Shaw Communications and Rogers Communications were the fastest fixed broadband providers in Canada in the second quarter of 2021, according to... Continue Reading

July 14, 2021 3 weeks ago

Rogers, Telus and Bell release new low-cost and occasional-use wireless plans

Rogers, Telus and Bell have all put out new low-cost and occasional-use wireless plans in compliance with a CRTC directive to do so by today. The directive was part of... Continue Reading

July 14, 2021 3 weeks ago

EXFO’s sales up almost 10% in Q3

QUEBEC CITY — Telecom testing and monitoring solution provider EXFO Inc. this afternoon reported its sales increased 9.8% year-over-year to reach US$72.6 million in the third quarter ended May 31,... Continue Reading

July 14, 2021 3 weeks ago

High-speed Internet connection essential for Indigenous youth, RBC report finds

RBC released a report yesterday, which emphasized the importance of ensuring Indigenous youth have access to high-speed broadband Internet connections. The report, Building Bandwidth: Preparing Indigenous Youth for a Digital... Continue Reading

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