By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA -- The low-cost internet subsidy program Connecting Families has enrolled just over 81,000 households, but many thousands more are eligible, according to an Innovation Canada tally.... Continue Reading
OTTAWA -- In a year-end update, Innovation Canada said Thursday that projects completed by the Universal Broadband Fund's rapid delivery component is offering service to 83,000 households across the country,... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – A lawyer for Shaw Communications argued before the Competition Tribunal today that the competition commissioner “exaggerated” Freedom’s success during testimony, saying Shaw’s wireless subsidiary was... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – Videotron parent Quebecor has filed a Part 1 application to the CRTC arguing that it is unfair that Bell can charge fees for both the... Continue Reading
Regional carriers say no conflict with ISED’s spectrum licensing rules By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – The CRTC’s decision last spring to mandate seamless roaming between networks should be struck down... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – Canada’s largest telecoms argued before the Federal Court of Appeal today that the CRTC was wrong when it ruled in its mobile wireless review last... Continue Reading
REGINA — SaskTel announced today the expansion of its infiNET service to Lloydminster, a city that straddles the border between Saskatchewan and Alberta. “Starting today, infiNET service is available in... Continue Reading
MIRAMICHI, N.B. — Bragg Communications Inc.'s Eastlink today announced it has officially launched its mobile service in Miramichi, as part of its $26-plus million mobile network expansion in northern New Brunswick.... Continue Reading
BRUCE COUNTY – The Ontario and federal governments are putting to use more than $3.5 million to connect communities in Bruce and Grey counties. The money is funding high-speed internet... Continue Reading
Regulator leaves open possible regulation on credit card fees more broadly in the future By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – The CRTC said today that it will not allow Telus to... Continue Reading