January 16, 2012 14 years ago

Deaf push CRTC for video relay services in Canada

REGINA – Members and supporters of the deaf community gathered in front of the CRTC building in Regina on Friday as part of nine rallies across the country in support… Continue Reading

January 16, 2012 14 years ago

ISPs must fall under Broadcasting Act, coalition tells Supreme Court

OTTAWA – Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that provide their subscribers with access to video programming should be considered broadcasting undertakings and therefore subject to the Broadcasting Act, a coalition… Continue Reading

January 16, 2012 14 years ago

Deadline for SCTE technology challenge applications extended to Wednesday

EXTON, PA – The deadline for submitting applications for the third annual SCTE Technology Challenge at this year’s SCTE Canadian Summit has been extended to Wednesday. The SCTE Technology Challenge… Continue Reading

January 16, 2012 14 years ago

Lalande officially heads up CBC’s French services

MONTREAL – Louis Lalande has been named as the new executive vice-president of French Services for CBC/Radio-Canada, a position that he has held on an interim basis since last… Continue Reading

January 16, 2012 14 years ago

Alberta government zeros in on rural broadband

EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta said Monday that it is kicking off a new initiative to help provide unserviced areas of rural Alberta with access to high-speed Internet. The… Continue Reading

January 16, 2012 14 years ago

CRTC scraps hearing after Brama Telecom joins CCTS

OTTAWA – Brama Telecom has become a member of the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services (CCTS), less than a month after being ordered to appear in front of… Continue Reading

January 16, 2012 14 years ago

Bell hit with class action suit over “abusive” late fees

MONTREAL – Bell TV is facing a class action lawsuit over its late fees. According to a statement by Montreal-based law firm Paquette Gadler Inc., the suit is open to… Continue Reading

January 13, 2012 14 years ago

CES 2012: FCC’s Genachowski urges Congress to okay new auction to relieve “looming spectrum crunch”

LAS VEGAS – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski came to CES on this week to ruin the wireless party by urging Congress to authorize an auction of airwaves… Continue Reading

January 12, 2012 14 years ago

Rogers increases sports offerings with new barker channel

TORONTO – Rogers Communications has launched a sports-themed barker channel called Sportsnews designed to promote its sports services and content. Available free to digital cable customers in Ontario and Atlantic… Continue Reading

January 12, 2012 14 years ago

Sandvine ends 2011 with $5.8M loss

WATERLOO, ON – Sandvine wrapped up 2011 on a low note after reporting a US$5.8 million net loss for its fiscal year ended November 30, 2011. The network management solutions provider said Thursday that… Continue Reading