Cable & Telecom Archives - Page 7 of 1500

February 4, 2021 3 weeks ago

CRTC focuses second Broadband Fund award on expensive transport facilities

By Ahmad Hathout GATINEAU - The CRTC has announced a second round of funding commitment from its $750-million Broadband Fund and it’s going to what the industry has often identified... Continue Reading

February 4, 2021 3 weeks ago

2021 to be a “reset year” for Bell, says CEO

Assuming stability in regs, company to accelerate over $1 billion in capex in 2021 to expand networks By Greg O'Brien MONTREAL – While the Covid-19 pandemic shaped Mirko Bibic’s first... Continue Reading

February 4, 2021 4 weeks ago

Bell Media cuts hit Toronto stations and jobs nationwide (updated)

By Steve Faguy TORONTO – Bell Media’s mass layoff campaign, which began Monday in Montreal, continued Tuesday and Wednesday with layoffs at various Toronto operations, hitting Newstalk 1010 (CFRB), and… Continue Reading

February 3, 2021 4 weeks ago

Feds release latest wireless price tracking data

Data plan prices have dropped between 10% and 18% since last year OTTAWA — With no fanfare, or even a press release, the ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry released... Continue Reading

February 3, 2021 4 weeks ago

Telus International goes public; share price up 30% on TSX

VANCOUVER — Telus International’s initial public offering (IPO) of 37 million subordinate voting shares started trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange, with the company... Continue Reading

February 3, 2021 4 weeks ago

Rogers expands wireless network to connect more rural B.C. communities

VANCOUVER — Rogers Communications announced today its Rogers for Business division has expanded its cellular network to connect more rural communities in British Columbia. The network expansion is leveraging financial... Continue Reading

February 3, 2021 4 weeks ago

Canada ranks in top 10 for 5G mobile gaming and voice app experience

LONDON — When it comes to the still nascent 5G mobile network experience, Canada ranks in the top 10 countries in terms of mobile gaming and voice app experience, according... Continue Reading

February 1, 2021 4 weeks ago

WildBrain wants CRTC to step into its dispute with Cogeco

TORONTO and GATINEAU — Kids channel broadcaster WildBrain Television (formerly known as DHX Television) is asking the CRTC to step into its ongoing dispute with Cogeco Connexion over the distribution... Continue Reading

February 1, 2021 4 weeks ago

Northwestel’s unlimited Fibre Internet service launches in Inuvik

INUVIK, NWT — Northwestel said today it has officially launched its unlimited fibre internet service in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, with residential and business customers now able to order the service... Continue Reading

February 1, 2021 4 weeks ago

Telus to donate Black History Month movie rental fees to Black Health Alliance

VANCOUVER — To honour Black History Month, Telus announced today it will donate the full cost of the rental of 50 curated films in its Celebrating Black History collection in... Continue Reading

Cable & Telecom

Our industry and COVID-19