Cable / Telecom News

MTS adds HD

WINNIPEG – So much for the DSL disadvantage. Cable – and to a lesser extent, satellite – companies have long said one of the advantages they have over DSL-pushed digital television delivered over the telephone companies' legacy systems was that the thickness of their pipe to the home could deliver HD while DSL could not. Yesterday, however, MTS TV launched seven high definition channels for its customers in Winnipeg. "Our HD service provides the range to enjoy all of today’s hit shows and live sports with a crystal clear picture and amazing digital sound,” said Kelvin Shepherd, president, consumer markets for...