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Radio / Television News September 19, 2013 12 years ago

MuchMore morphs into M3

TORONTO – After 15 years as MuchMore, Bell Media said Thursday that it is re-branding the former music service into M3, a "destination channel" for 30-somethings. Starting September 30, programming will include music, scripted series, reality programming, and movies, as well as the premieres of dramas Reign, Ravenswood, and the annual Pretty Little Liars Halloween special.

The channel will launch in HD on Bell Fibe TV (Channel 1571) and Cogeco (Channel 844) on September 30 and on Rogers (Channel 477) in HD in November. “M3 is all… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News September 12, 2013 12 years ago

NEWS REVIEW: No crisis in news, say BDUs (well, the ones without news channels…)

GATINEAU – Broadcasters, distributors and special interests all took predictable stances on the CRTC's proposed framework for the distribution of national news services in interventions published this week. The comment period for the framework, which launched from the Commission's August decision to deny mandatory distribution to Sun News Network, ended on Monday night. Last-minute submissions were posted to the CRTC site Tuesday and Wednesday. The Regulator’s proposals include rules on carriage, packaging and channel placement for national news services licensed as Category C, which would categorize all such services – new and… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News September 11, 2013 12 years ago

Shaw Media readies new TV Everywhere product, Global Go

TORONTO – Shaw Media’s Global is jumping into the TV Everywhere market Thursday with an app called Global Go. GlobaI Go will live stream the network 24/7 via web, iOS or Android platforms on smart phones, tablets and home computers anywhere in Canada, plus let viewers catch-up on entire seasons of more than 20 shows for up to 60 days after the finale (versus the 2-3 episodes which are currently available for catch-up). Those shows include the likes of Rookie Blue, NCIS, Elementary and Hawaii 5.0. It also includes a two week look-ahead schedule, and an interface with intuitive search and social… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News August 6, 2013 12 years ago

St-Pierre promoted to top job at Cogeco Cable Canada

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable announced today it has promoted Louise St-Pierre, who has been with the company for 14 years, to the position of president and CEO of Cogeco Cable Canada. St-Pierre, who is now responsible for overseeing the operations of Cogeco Cable Canada, first joined Cogeco Cable in 1999 as VP and CIO. Over the years she held increasingly senior positions with the company’s management team. In 2007 she was named VP of customer services and Ontario operations, and in 2011 was promoted to SVP residential services in Sept 2009.

Cable / Telecom News July 30, 2013 12 years ago

Cogeco Turbo, Ultimate internet packages launch in Hunstville, Renfrew, Ont.

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable announced today that its Turbo 20, Ultimate 30 and Ultimate 60 High Speed Internet packages will now be available in Huntsville and Renfrew, Ont. The company says all three packages use DOCSIS 3.0 technology, which optimizes data compression for a more efficient and economical use of bandwidth, which enables the company to offer more bandwidth at a competitive price. The Turbo 20 package offers a download speed of up to 20 Mbps and upload speed of up to 2 Mbps and a monthly data transfer capacity of 150 GB. The Ultimate… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News July 24, 2013 12 years ago

Capella named Canadian distributor for InnoTrans, Pacific Broadband Network

PETERBOROUGH, ON – Capella Telecommunications recently announced it has been named the Canadian distributor for InnoTrans Communications’ products and solutions. “Capella has a history of introducing leading edge equipment to the Canadian marketplace and is pleased to continue this history with InnoTrans. We believe the compelling technical performance offered by InnoTrans coupled with Capella’s strong technical expertise will offer great value to Canadian operators in this highly competitive time in our industry” said Capella Telecommunications president Norm Slater in a release. InnoTrans, based in San Jose, Calif., says it has revolutionized node splitting and fiber… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News July 11, 2013 12 years ago

Despite basic cable sub losses, new acquisitions help drive Cogeco’s third quarter

MONTREAL – Good third quarter results from Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Cable were helped along thanks to six months of operating results of new acquisition Atlantic Broadband and four months operating results from an even newer buy, Peer 1 Network Enterprises, the company reported Wednesday evening. Third quarter revenue increased by 40.9% to reach $504.4 million and by 26.7% for the first nine months to reach $1.3 billion when compared to the same periods of the prior year. Operating income before depreciation and amortization increased by 39.2% to $220.6 million when compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012, and by… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News July 2, 2013 12 years ago

AUX HD available to Eastlink and Cogeco customers

TORONTO – Blue Ant Media’s AUX TV announced Tuesday that Eastlink and Cogeco Cable have signed as the first distribution partners to carry AUX HD. Eastlink subscribers will automatically receive AUX HD on channel 759 (HD) and can still receive AUX TV on channel 294 in SD. Cogeco subscribers, meanwhile, will automatically receive AUX HD on channel 834 (HD), and will still be able to receive AUX TV in SD on channel 415. “We’re pleased to have Eastlink and Cogeco Cable as our first distribution partner,” said Andrew Irwin, Blue Ant Media's VP of content distribution and partnerships, in a release. “Canada now has… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News June 28, 2013 12 years ago

Bundled customers happiest, says JD Power

TORONTO – Canadians who bundle their television, Internet and telephone services with the same provider are generally happier customers and are likely to recommend their provider to family and friends, according to a J.D. Power report released Thursday. According to the Television Provider Customer Satisfaction Study, 83% of customers bundle their TV and Internet service with the same provider, while 17% subscribe to just TV service with their telecom provider. Among customers who bundle, 59% also have telephone service with their provider—commonly referred to as a triple-play package. (The Television Provider Customer Satisfaction Study measures overall satisfaction with television providers based… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News June 27, 2013 12 years ago

Network Expansion: Cogeco adds home phone services in two Quebec communities

MONTREAL – Cogeco announced Tuesday it has launched its home phone service in Ste-Rosalie and Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil with a special promotional offer of $4.99 a month. Two different packages are available to residents of these communities: the Basic Line package, which includes unlimited local calling and the Freedom Package, which includes unlimited local calling, the five most popular calling features and unlimited long distance calling in Canada and the U.S. www.cogeco.ca Continue Reading

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