November 26, 2024 8 months ago

Fubo adding six NBCUniversal FAST channels to Canadian offering

Sports-first live TV streaming platform FuboTV announced Monday it is expanding its sports, entertainment, news and Latino programming with the launch of six NBCUniversal (NBCU) free… Continue Reading

November 25, 2024 8 months ago

Creatives request doubling of CMF funding ahead of fall economic statement

By Ahmad Hathout A group of creatives sent a letter last week to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the relevant cabinet ministers requesting that the government include in its fall… Continue Reading

November 22, 2024 8 months ago

CRTC targets bill shock, ease of switching in latest internet, wireless consults

By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC on Friday launched a trio of consultations to “improve” the wireless and internet codes by making it easier for Canadians to switch plans or providers. The… Continue Reading

November 22, 2024 8 months ago

As Freedom launches int’l roaming fee campaign, incumbents push back against regulation

Incumbents say market is evolving and no regulatory action is needed By Ahmad Hathout Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile on Thursday launched a national campaign urging Canadians to sign a petition voicing displeasure… Continue Reading

November 21, 2024 8 months ago

CRTC focuses last-mile fibre consultation on temporary order

By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC on Thursday launched a consultation into whether it should ban Rogers, Bell and Telus from using the bundled fibre networks of the large telcos in… Continue Reading

November 21, 2024 8 months ago

In light of news layoffs, petition calls for increased radio and television support

By Ahmad Hathout A paper petition calling on the federal government to prop up local radio and television news after a string of layoffs in the industry has been presented… Continue Reading

November 20, 2024 8 months ago

Corus makes cuts across news/talk radio properties

By Connie Thiessen Corus Entertainment made numerous cuts in its radio news division on Wednesday across stations in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, and Vancouver, as well as some smaller markets. Among those confirming… Continue Reading

November 20, 2024 8 months ago

CCSA brings on former Rogers director as partner relations lead

The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA), a rep for independent telecom service providers, announced Wednesday that Alice Bernier is the organization’s director of partner relations. Bernier will “lead negotiations, finalize… Continue Reading

November 20, 2024 8 months ago

Rogers says Fibernetics must utilize interconnection point as outlined in tariff

Competitors claim similar treatment by Rogers By Ahmad Hathout Rogers has responded to an allegation of undue preference with respect to a distant interconnection point it wants a small telecom to… Continue Reading

November 20, 2024 8 months ago

Movie producer accusing Heritage of changing CAVCO rules on whim

Heritage policy advisor expressed concern over ‘integrity of CAVCO’s administration,’ application alleges Update: On May 8, 2025, the movie producer discontinued this application.  By Ahmad Hathout A Canadian movie producer is asking… Continue Reading