DALLAS – A U.S. report released this week says "there are a sufficient number of ambivalent or dissatisfied cable and DBS subscribers that a competitive offering with even slight…
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ALVISO, Calif. – TiVoCast will deliver broadband video directly to the television sets of TiVo subscribers, turning web video into television by bringing top broadband content now only available…
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NEW YORK – Sirius Satellite Radio said this week is has signed a deal with Space Systems/Loral to design and build a new satellite.
Construction is expected to be…
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TORONTO – CBC Television announced this week it has hired David Scapillati as its new general manager of media sales and marketing.
In this position, Scapillati will oversee the…
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TORONTO – The Canadian Football League will be available in eight of the top 10 U.S. television markets via seven Comcast regional sports networks, plus New England Sports Network…
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TORONTO – MTS Allstream used the Canadian Telecom Summit to launch its IP Trunking service.
The Winnipeg-based provincial telco and national alternative provider is the first Canadian service provider…
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TORONTO – Fair and not-too-expensive access to the incumbent telco infrastructure must be maintained, especially in the enterprise market, for real competition to be seen, MTS Allstream CEO Pierre…
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MONTREAL – Former Telemedia exec Mario Cecchini has been hired as vice-president, Montreal Region, and Jacques Papin promoted to vice-president, network at Corus Radio in Montreal.
These appointments will…
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MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable launched its digital phone service in Niagara Falls today.
Currently, 50% of homes passed in the corporation’s territories have access to digital phone service. Service…
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BANFF – Speaking in his opening address to the Banff World Television Festival, CRTC chair Charles Dalfen invited stakeholders to comment on the technological environment facing the Canadian broadcasting system.
The…
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