November 9, 2020 5 years ago

UBF open for applications, gets additional $750M plus a promise to speed up

By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – The federal government on Monday announced it will be accepting applications for its Universal Broadband Fund and will add an additional $750 million to… Continue Reading

November 8, 2020 5 years ago

Feds to announce details of new $1 billion rural broadband fund on Monday

OTTAWA – A Sunday evening media advisory asking journalists to attend a technical briefing with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on its Universal Broadband Fund early tomorrow afternoon,… Continue Reading

November 8, 2020 5 years ago

Without immediate help, Nunavut Internet is at “serious risk,” says SSi

By Greg O’Brien YELLOWKNIFE – Saying the federal broadband subsidy which has allowed it to offer broadband and wireless in Nunavut has run out, and the federal government has been… Continue Reading

November 7, 2020 5 years ago

Telus has 150K users on 5G

By Ahmad Hathout VANCOUVER – Telus CEO Darren Entwistle said Friday the company’s roll-out of 5G technology, which now has 150,000 subscribers, isn’t based on necessity because its current generation… Continue Reading

November 7, 2020 5 years ago

Bell to begin isolating smartphone subs in financial reporting

Transparent measure follows Telus By Ahmad Hathout MONTREAL – Bell Canada may begin formally separating its mobile phones from tablets and other connected devices in future financial reporting, which will better… Continue Reading

November 6, 2020 5 years ago

COMMENTARY: Don’t blame the big Canadian broadcasters. We need them

And why we must address the real challenges facing Canadian broadcasting By Kevin Goldstein IN A RECENT CARTT.CA opinion piece, OUTtv CEO Brad Danks claims Canadian broadcasting policy is biased… Continue Reading

November 5, 2020 5 years ago

CMF getting another $525,000 from Corus

TORONTO – After a query by the CRTC about an old tangible benefits package sent Corus Entertainment back into its files for a look-see, the company discovered a payout… Continue Reading

November 5, 2020 5 years ago

Ontario court denies carrier appeal in pole rate case

By Ahmad Hathout TORONTO – Some of the country’s largest carriers have lost an appeal challenging the process by which the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) set higher pole attachment rates… Continue Reading

November 5, 2020 5 years ago

CMF doubles emergency funding for racialized creators

TORONTO – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced it has doubled, to $8 million, the Covid emergency relief funds available to support screen-based creators, organizations and businesses from… Continue Reading

November 5, 2020 5 years ago

Three executives depart as CBC restructures scripted content unit

Broadcaster now in search of four new directors TORONTO – CBC today said it is restructuring its scripted content team so it can “be more effective and responsive to the… Continue Reading