Bridging the digital divide

OTTAWA – Telesat announced today the successful launch of its new two-way satellite broadband service (the actual satellite itself launched last year). The new service, operating in the Ka-band… Continue Reading

ATN to launch Aastha TV

TORONTO – Asian Television Network (ATN) today announced that it plans to launch, as part of its bouquet of South Asian Television Channels across Canada, one of India’s specialty… Continue Reading

CBC Sudbury points down

CREIGHTON, ONT. – Broadcasting from two kilometres inside the Canadian Shield just might have set a world record, says the cbc.ca web site today. “Points North, CBC Sudbury’s… Continue Reading

MTS TV tops 40,000 customers

WINNIPEG – Manitoba Telecom Services announced today the installation of its 40,000th MTS TV customer. The number of people signing on is growing rapidly, added the company’s press release…. Continue Reading

An enormous hot spot

TORONTO – Canada’s wireless industry will announce North America’s broadest WiFi hotspot on Wednesday. The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA), in conjunction with national wireless service providers Bell Mobility,… Continue Reading