Some numbers truly unexpected as we break down the report on individual specialty services
INDEPENDENT CANADIAN SPECIALTY services are punching well above their weight when it comes to making and delivering Canadian content, despite the fact they live in a far lower margin world than those owned by vertically integrated companies.
Collectively, independent, or non-vertically-integrated specialty channels spent a whopping 59% of their revenue on Canadian content in 2018, far outpacing VI channels, which collectively spent 38% of revenues on Cancon in the 2018 broadcast year, which ended August 31st. These numbers are according to the CRTC’s 2018 Individual Discretionary and…
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Slowed speeds after 10 GB might be against the rules
GATINEAU – Who would have thought a routine process of monitoring Internet pricing to make sure Internet Traffic Management Practices (ITMPs) don’t violate consumer rights would bump up against the much ballyhooed new $75 wireless data pricing plans?
The CRTC has long been concerned about some differential pricing practices that could be viewed as unfair, so it decided two years ago to “closely monitor the retail prices and data caps for both wireless and fixed-line Internet services, which will enable it to assess the degree to which…
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SAN JOSE, Calif. – TiVo Corporation announced Monday that Shaw Communications has entered into a multi-year extension of its agreement for TiVo’s i-Guide and its intellectual property (IP) license.
It also expanded its Rovi patent portfolio IP license to also cover the TiVo patent portfolio.
“Extending our agreement with Shaw Communications underscores the benefits of TiVo’s advanced interactive program guide (IPG) and demonstrates the value of our IP and technology,” said Matt Milne, chief revenue officer, TiVo. “With these offerings, Shaw Communications can continue to deliver captivating entertainment discovery experiences to its customers.”
Within the expanded scope of this long-term deal,…
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TORONTO – Canadian tablet/smartphone repair, service and sales chain Mobile Klinik, today announced the acquisition of Device Care, a smartphone accessories and repair chain with six locations in Ontario and Québec.
Financial terms were not disclosed and the company plans to keep and expand the Device Care brand along side the main brand.
Mobile Klinik is now a 52-store chain which offers no-appointment-needed, trusted professional smartphone and tablet repair for almost all makes and models of devices, typically completing repairs in less than 60 minutes. It’s a Samsung- and LG-authorized in-warranty while-you-wait repair retailer, too.
Device Care offers consumers a broad assortment…
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CALGARY – A surge of over 62,000 new wireless customers helped to propel third quarter revenues and profits at Shaw Communications, the company said Thursday.
For the three month period ended May 31, 2019, consolidated revenue increased by 2.7% to $1.32 billion year-over-year, and operating income before restructuring costs and amortization dipped 1.5% to $530 million. Excluding adjustments related to a $13 million retroactive roaming benefit in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 and a $15 million payment to address intellectual property (IP) licensing matters this quarter, consolidated operating income before restructuring costs and amortization increased 3.8% to $545 million.
Net income…
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TORONTO – Over 90% of new Canadians have a smartphone, and they are power users of their devices – and while they’re somewhat familiar with Canadian wireless and broadband providers, their rapidly growing housing costs look to impact what they are able buy from those companies.
Canadian newcomers are far more likely to use their mobile phones for messaging, calling, online banking and video streaming compared to the general Canadian population according to a new report, Newcomers to Canada 2019 from Toronto’s Solutions Research Group
The company conducted extensive research among very recent immigrants who arrived in the 2013-2018 time…
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TORONTO – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has added two new members to its Board of Directors following its recent AGM in Montreal.
Barry Chapman and Gary Pizante succeed outgoing directors Dave McLennan and Rob Scarth, joining current directors Alain Cousineau; Alison Clayton; Lori DeGraw; Guy Fournier; and Michael Schmalz.
Chapman has over 30 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry at the executive level, extensive knowledge in regulatory affairs, mergers and acquisitions, as well as strategic and financial planning. He also brings extensive corporate governance experience, having sat on numerous boards. Chapman held the role of vice-president, regulatory affairs at Bell Canada…
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OTTAWA – The CRTC has agreed to delete 44 of Corus’ rebroadcasting transmitters from its broadcasting licences but has tweaked the broadcaster’s proposed reallocation of tangible benefits.
As Cartt.ca reported, Corus filed an application with the Commission last fall seeking to delete 44 rebroadcasting transmitters from its broadcasting licences for some over-the-air (OTA) television stations located in smaller markets across the country. Corus also asked that $2,365,771 in tangible benefits, relating to Shaw Communications’ acquisition of Canwest Global stations that was to be spent on the digital conversion, be reallocated to a number of other initiatives.
On Thursday, the…
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OTTAWA – The Canadian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications (IIC Canada) will host its two-day annual conference on April 20 – 21, 2020 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa.
The organization said that the date change from October comes as a result of the timing of the federal election and the expected status of the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review process at that time.
Registration and program information will be available in late 2019.
https://www.iic-canada.ca/en
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Telecom Summit only showed more of the same
IF THERE IS ONE COMMON thing about telecom meetings, it’s the inevitable talk about how big someone's first phone was. A large conference room filled with highly paid telecom executives – presidents, vice-presidents and senior vice-presidents – in one room talking about their favourite pastimes. Add the denial, the out of touch examples, feel-good music and you have a full picture.
To be frank, music wasn't that bad at the summit. Thanks, VJ/DJs!
It's true that telecommunications has come a long way, and perspective matters. There is a lot to be learned from how…
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