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Cable / Telecom News December 10, 2012 13 years ago

Wireless Code: Everybody wants one, but finding the right wording will be tough

GATINEAU – While most agree that Canada definitely needs a national, mandatory code of conduct for wireless providers to adhere to when dealing with their customers, agreement on what this code will actually say is another matter entirely. Submissions were due into the CRTC last week on the Commission’s proceeding to establish a mandatory code for mobile wireless services. A public hearing will start February 11th – after the Regulator itself releases a draft code for discussion next month and conducts three more days of public, online consultations. Bell Canada says it’s been listening to what the CRTC Continue Reading

Radio / Television News December 10, 2012 13 years ago

OWN to have its CRTC moment Tuesday

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) will have its very own Oprah moment to explain why the CRTC should not issue a mandatory order requiring it to adhere to its nature of service conditions of licence and why its licence should not be suspended or revoked as first reported by Cartt.ca. The hearing is scheduled for 9 am on December 11, at the Conference Centre, Phase IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Outaouais room, Gatineau, Quebec. You can listen to the hearing through a live audio feed available on the CRTC’s website and… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News December 5, 2012 13 years ago

Despite pricing pressures, wireless incumbents remain in good shape – Canaccord Genuity

TORONTO – The past year has been a strong one for Canada’s big three telcos (see Figure 1 below), but new wireless pricing plans will cut into Average revenue per user (ARPU). In particular, a new Rogers Wireless price plan (see Figure 2) launched on November 7 and matched immediately by Telus and Bell, along with a maturing smartphone market and looming threat from Wi-Fi could combine to slow future growth. This according to research from analysts Dvai Ghose and Sanford Lee in Canaccord Genuity’s latest Daily Letter to investors. “On the surface, one could conclude… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News December 5, 2012 13 years ago

Rogers presses American MSOs to partner to go after North American enterprise telecom market

NEW YORK – Rogers Communications wants to team up with U.S. cable companies to serve more large enterprise firms that have facilities spread throughout the North American continent. Andy Striegler, vice-president of carrier services for Rogers Business Solutions (RBS), made the pitch to his MSO colleagues at an industry conference in New York late last week. Speaking at Light Reading’s Future of Cable Business Services event, he urged U.S. cable providers to link their networks and develop their wholesale businesses so they can compete with incumbent telcos and competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) for large commercial prospects. “Moving from servicing small businesses… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News December 4, 2012 13 years ago

Rogers voices support for strong consumer wireless code

TORONTO – Rogers Communications says it supports the development of a strong national consumer wireless code that provides consumer protection standards that treat Canadians equally, regardless of where they live. The company submitted comments to the CRTC that build on the draft code that the company put forward to the regulator this past spring. Today is the final day for companies and individuals to submit their comments on developing a wireless code ahead of a proceeding that will include a public hearing beginning on February 11, 2013, in Gatineau, Que.

Cable / Telecom News December 4, 2012 13 years ago

Wireless, broadband, specialty to continue driving growth in $62B Canadian media and telecom biz

TORONTO – While rating the industry as “outperform”, a BMO Capital Markets report published Monday says the Canadian media and telecom business will generate $62 billion in revenue in 2012 and see an overall growth rate of about 3%, as compared to last year. Of that revenue, about 75% comes from our big four of BCE, Rogers Communications, Telus and Shaw Communications. While wireless, wireline broadband and specialty television will continue to be the revenue drivers, overall growth will be partially offset by declines in legacy data, voice and print media, says the report. Look for the overall share of… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News December 4, 2012 13 years ago

Lost your remote? Just grab your tablet – Rogers

TORONTO – A new extended app from Rogers Communications turns iPads and iPhones into virtual remote controls. An addition to Rogers NextBox 2.0 experience in Ontario, Rogers Anyplace TV Home Edition application is available on iPad and iPhone today and launching on Android tablets and smartphones this year. The app makes it possible to use advanced search, a virtual remote control, live stream news, sports and entertainment, and remotely manage and set PVR content, all on a tablet. Rogers claims it’s the first Canadian telecommunications company to offer an integrated remote PVR management and live TV… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News December 4, 2012 13 years ago

Quebecor Fund provides $2.9 million for 8 TV projects

MONTRÉAL – A total of eight Canadian production companies will receive financial support from the latest round of disbursements from the Quebecor Fund. A total of $2.88 million was allocated to the following production companies: Idéacom International Inc., PVP Projet Jar Dwellers Inc., Productions La Voix Inc., TVA Productions Inc., Cité-Amérique Inc., Communications Swan Inc., Québec Inc. (Triplex Films Inc., Jimmy Lee Inc., Groupe Média Upside Up Inc.) and Les Productions Kenya Inc. The eight selected productions will air on TV5 Québec Canada, TVO, History (Shaw Media), Société Radio-Canada, TVA, Télé-Québec, Canal Savoir, Astral… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News November 30, 2012 13 years ago

Citytv launches new video mobile app for Android

TORONTO – Citytv has launched a new video app for Android that features full-length episodes of prime-time hits and is free to download at the Google Play Store. “Citytv continues to be first to market in delivering premium content on digital platforms,” said Andrea Gagliardi, Senior Director and General Manager, Broadcasting, Digital, Rogers Media. “The new City Video Mobile app for Android offers the same great user experience as our other innovative apps, enabling even more Canadians to connect with our great lineup of prime-time shows.” The City Video Mobile App… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News November 30, 2012 13 years ago

Food Food channel for Indian foodies simmers on Rogers

TORONTO- Asian Television Network International (ATN) believes it has the recipe for success with the launch of its Food Food channel that offers a taste of the culinary culture of the Indian sub-continent. The 24-hour service is being carried nationally across Canada on Rogers Cable as a free preview and will be distributed through many other systems across Canada in the very near future says ATN. "Canadian's of South Asian origin consume on an average of over four million meals per day or 120 million meals per month and needless to say, we are excited… Continue Reading

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