MoboVivo app draws over a million views

TORONTO – Canadian software company MoboVivo, whose technology enables broadcasters to distribute TV shows on multiple electronic platforms, announced Wednesday that its customers’ videos surpassed one million views in January… Continue Reading

Shaw raising another $400 million

CALGARY – Shaw Communications announced Monday the reopening of its 6.75% senior unsecured notes, due 2039, for an additional C$400 million. The net proceeds of this offering will be used… Continue Reading

Galipeau out at Rogers Media

OTTAWA – Senior vice-president and general manager of digital media, Claude Galipeau, and Rogers Media have parted ways. No reason was given for his departure. Galipeau has held a number… Continue Reading

Cogeco boosts speeds in Shawinigan

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable announced Tuesday the launch of its Ultimate 30 and Ultimate 50 High Speed Internet (HSI) packages for consumers in Shawinigan, Québec, as well as its… Continue Reading

U.S. broadband speeds up by 34% in 2010

RESULTS FROM AN ANNUAL survey of U.S. broadband households show that downstream speeds increased an average of 34% in 2010, according to In-Stat. “The survey also highlights that the majority… Continue Reading

Feds will appeal Globalive ruling

OTTAWA – Saying he’s defending consumer choice and competition, Industry Minister Tony Clement announced Tuesday that the Conservative government will appeal a Federal Court of Canada ruling that… Continue Reading