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Consumer group OpenMedia.ca joins call for set asides in 700 MHz auction
VANCOUVER – The new wireless companies in Canada appear to have an ally in OpenMedia.ca after the consumer group kicked off a new campaign Wednesday dubbed 'Stop the Cell Phone Squeeze'.
The campaign includes an on-line petition that encourages Canadians to ask Industry Minister Christian Paradis and Prime Minister Harper to set aside wireless spectrum for “independent competitors” in the upcoming 700 MHz auction.
OpenMedia.ca says that its efforts were spurred in part by Rogers’ LTE marketing campaign which the group claims mimics its grassroots campaign tactics to convince the government that “Big Telecom” should be able to control…
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VANCOUVER – Consumer group and self-described pro-Internet advocate OpenMedia.ca wants the CRTC to conduct a transparent audit and review of Internet infrastructure costs in order to stave off what it calls “backdoor rate hikes” by incumbents.
After independent ISP Teksavvy announced plans to pass on bandwidth price increases to its consumers, OpenMedia.ca called on Canadians to voice their concerns to the CRTC and government through a new on-line petition which seeks to halt infrastructure access prices increases levied by the likes of Bell and Rogers against their wholesale clients.
It's also asked the CRTC to conduct a transparent review into how Internet infrastructure access costs…
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TORONTO – Ted Chislett has been tapped to head up the business division at Comwave starting this month.
Prior to this new role, Chislett was the CEO, COO, and president of Primus Telecommunications. He also founded and led long distance reseller VisionTel, was the VP of research and development for Rogers Cablesystems Engineering, and later started Rogers Communications Network Services as VP and GM.
"We are fortunate to have someone of Ted's caliber and experience to lead our new B2B strategies," said CEO Yuval Barzakay, in the announcement. "Comwave has been extremely successful in the consumer space and now with our…
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TORONTO – Indian general entertainment channel Aapka Colors has arrived in Canada, distributed through Asian Television Network International on Rogers Cable in Ontario and on Bell Fibe TV in Toronto and Montreal.
Starting immediately, ATN subscribers can tune in to Aapka Colors for popular drama series, blockbuster Bollywood films, variety programs and reality shows on one of the most-watched channels from India, filled with the best and latest in Hindi entertainment.
"We are delighted to have Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd as a programming partner, and to share this outstanding channel Aapka Colors, with its compelling content across Canada", said ATN president…
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REGINA – It’s been an jarring 18 months for SCN, the former Saskatchewan provincial public broadcaster, and viewers in the province.
Back in the first half of 2010, the government there decided to close the channel down, citing a need to cut costs and get out of non-core government initiatives such as television few seemed to watch. However, just before the government faded it to black, Bluepoint Investments, which is headed by advertising executive Bruce Claassen, stepped into the breach and paid $350,000 for the operation.
The CRTC approved the transaction in late 2010 and altered the…
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TORONTO – Canadians believe that faster network speeds, smaller laptops, and purchases over their wireless device will be part of their future in 2012 and beyond, according to a new survey commissioned by Rogers Communications.
The survey, conducted by Vision Critical earlier this month among more than 1,000 adult Canadian smart phone or tablet users, is the first of the Rogers Innovation Report which seeks to explore Canadians' habits and views on technological innovations.
According to those surveyed, the top technology predictions include:
– Smaller and lighter laptops: 85% of respondents believe that laptops will continue to get smaller and lighter and fit into…
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OTTAWA – BDUs must provide at least 60 days notice to broadcasters before changing their terms of carriage, packaging or retailing of any programming service, the CRTC has reiterated to carriers in a letter this week.
The Commission drove home this point, originally set out in Broadcasting Public Notice 2005-35, at the behest of the Independent Broadcast Group/Le groupe de diffuseurs indépendants (IBG/GDI). In a letter to the CRTC, one that also copied vertically integrated companies Rogers, Bell, Shaw and Quebecor, the group expressed concern that the notice policy might be discounted by the big BDUs.
“If adequate notice is not provided,…
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TORONTO – Rogers-owned Citytv has launched a new app that allows viewers to socialize with fellow Canadians while enjoying their favourite Citytv programming.
The Citytv Social Stream is available now for free download at iTunes Canada, and will officially debut with the Citytv New Year’s Bash on December 31. In addition to live chats with Citytv talent and performers, viewers may also upload their own New Year’s photos. The chat also connects to Twitter, featuring all tweets that include the #Citytv2012 hash tag.
"The Citytv Social Stream App embodies the future of viewer-to-viewer digital interaction while watching live programming," said Andrea Gagliardi, senior…
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TORONTO – CTAM Canada has confirmed its new officers and board members approved for 2012.
The officers are:
– President: David Purdy, Rogers Communications;
– Vice President and Co-Chair Education: Sean Luxton, Insight Sports;
– Vice President and Co-Chair Marketing & Communications: Dominique Cornellier, Astral Télé Réseaux;
– Secretary: Gordon Lee, Corus Entertainment; and
– Treasurer: Ryan Zane, Rogers Communications.
And the board of directors includes:
– Education Co-Chair: Peter Kovacs, Rogers Communications;
– Events Chair: Alyson Townsend, Canadian Cable Systems Alliance;
– Marketing & Communications Co-Chair: Julie Kumaria, Astral Television Networks;
– Marketing & Communications Co-Chair: Jeremy McCarthy, Hollywood Suite
– Member Recruitment Co-Chair: Isabelle Bertrand, AOV;
– Member Recruitment Co-Chair:…
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CRTC must audit incumbents’ Internet infrastructure costs, says OpenMedia.ca
Former Rogers, Primus exec joins Comwave
ATN brings Aapka Colors to Canada
SCN to become Citytv affiliate January 2
Canadians anticipate mobile payments, faster networks: Rogers survey
Broadcasters require “timely notice” of packaging, channels changes, CRTC warns BDUs
Citytv welcomes 2012 with new Social Stream app
CTAM Canada announces new officers, board members
