TORONTO – While we first reported here that Quebecor’s cable and wireless division Vidéotron might be interested in buying ailing Mobilicity and stocking up on 700 MHz spectrum in the... Continue Reading
A UNIQUE 30-SECOND spot began airing across most Canadian TV channels last week trumpeting how much Canadians love television, while promoting a new iOS and Google app which, it appears,... Continue Reading
TORONTO – For those hoping Wind Mobile would continue to build from struggling start-up into a strong, fourth national wireless competitor, those hopes were dealt a major blow Monday when... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Rogers’ new 12-year $5.2 billion broadcast and multimedia deal with the NHL may have grabbed headlines across the country, but will likely have little impact on the company’s... Continue Reading
TORONTO – It’s a stunning deal in its breadth and depth. Rogers Communications and the National Hockey League today announced a 12-year $5.2 billion broadcast and multimedia agreement that includes... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Canadian social TV audience measurement service Seevibes is expanding to Europe after acquiring French social TV measurement firm TvTweet. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded... Continue Reading
QUEBECERS ENJOY HOMEGROWN television fare, programs that tell their stories and reflect who they are. But are we taking our television programming for granted?One might think so in view of... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Quebecor Inc. posted a net loss of $167.8 million in the third quarter, a dramatic turnaround from the $17 million in profits it posted at this time last... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – TVA Group credited retroactive royalties on distant signal retransmission for a hefty third quarter jump in profits. The Quebecor–owned communications company said Tuesday that net income attributable to... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – A group calling themselves the Steering Committee for an Independent Community TV Channel (ICTV) for Montreal says it wants Videotron to give up its community television license in... Continue Reading