OTTAWA – Chinese networking and telecommunications equipment supplier Huawei opened its first Canadian research and development centre just outside of Ottawa on Tuesday.
The Ottawa R&D Centre is working on multiple, strategic product initiatives in the wireline, wireless, optical, and IP networking areas, the company said. Located in Kanata, the facility has more than 70 company employees to date.
“The opening of this facility represents another major step in Huawei’s growth in North America,” said Carl Liu, president of Huawei Canada, in the announcement. “Our ability to innovate and develop solutions for customers depends on adding the right people, and Ottawa…
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TORONTO – By the end of 2014, new wireless entrants will capture 22% of the Canadian wireless market, says a study from Toronto’s Convergence Consulting.
And the effect of the newcomers is already being felt – and will continue to be. Despite wireless data’s 36% revenue growth in 2009, total wireless service ARPU declined, says the report. New wireless entrants will increasingly put pressure on both data & voice prices (the US has already seen major impact in this regard) leading to lower ARPU (at least over the next three years), regional (West, Quebec, Atlantic) bundle battles, a shift in…
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OTTAWA – Telus has pledged to invest $150 million this year in Ontario, with $9 million earmarked for the Ottawa region.
Monday’s announcement detailed that the company would direct $1.5 million to Mississauga, $1 million to Windsor, $2 million to the Kitchener-Waterloo region, $2 million to Kingston, and $2.5 million to London in order to expand its advanced wireline and wireless broadband services.
“Telus’ massive investment in information, communications and technology is also delivering advances in priority areas such as healthcare, the environment and small business”, said president and CEO Darren Entwistle, in a statement. “Additionally, access to our leading connectivity, collaboration and network services is changing the game…
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VANCOUVER – Telus is offering Poland’s TVP Polonia on a free preview to all Telus TV subscribers through Monday “as an act of goodwill” to Canada’s Polish community.
"On behalf of Telus, we offer our heartfelt condolences to the Polish community across Canada in this time of mourning", said Greg Goodwin, VP of consumer solutions marketing, in a statement on Saturday. "Telus believes in the importance of community and is providing TVP Polonia free for Telus TV customers so they can watch with the rest of the world on Sunday the state funeral for Polish President Lech Kaczynski and his…
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MONTREAL – Telus could go head to head with incumbent Videotron after announcing plans to beef up its advanced broadband services in Quebec via a $250 million investment.
In addition to expanding its wireless broadband network throughout the province, the Western-based telco said that it will expand its Telus TV service in the Québec City region, as well as roll out the enhanced version of high definition Telus TV which uses Microsoft Mediaroom.
Since 2000, Telus has made more than $7.6 billion in operating and capital investments in Quebec, the company said.
"Telus’ significant and on-going investment in technology is also delivering advances…
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VANCOUVER – Telus will invest an additional $650 million in B.C. this year to further expand its advanced broadband services in the province.
"Since 2000, Telus has invested more than $22 billion in technology and operations in British Columbia”, said president and CEO Darren Entwistle, in a statement Tuesday. “This significant commitment is bringing the benefits of one of the world’s most advanced wireless networks, high speed Internet and high definition Telus TV to more people in our home province."
The investment in information, communications and technology will also support healthcare, environmental initiatives and new education and commerce opportunities for various…
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VANCOUVER – Citytv-owned CKVU debuted in high definition on Monday for viewers who receive the basic HD service from major cable operators serving the Vancouver market.
"Citytv is thrilled that viewers in the Vancouver market are now able to watch their favourite programming in HD," said Renato Zane, VP and GM of Rogers Media Television B.C., in the announcement. "We’re confident that audiences will enjoy this enhanced viewing experience."
Cable operators offering CKVU HD include Novus Entertainment, Shaw Communications and Telus TV.
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VANCOUVER – Telus has launched a text-to-donate campaign in support of Earth Hour this weekend.
In cooperation with the Mobile Giving Foundation, Telus customers can now donate funds to the WWF-Canada, the official organizer of Canada’s Earth Hour, via an SMS message. Using their mobile devices, customers can text the word "earth" to 45678 to donate $5, to a maximum of $30 each month.
"I’m very proud of Telus’ commitment to environmental sustainability and our team members’ enthusiastic support of Earth Hour," said Andrew Wilczynski, director of environment and corporate social responsibility for Telus, in a press release. "For our sake…
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EDMONTON and CALGARY – Telus hopes to give Shaw a run for its money right in its own backyard.
The Vancouver-based telco said Wednesday that it will invest $650 million in Alberta this year to extend the reach and speed of its advanced wireline and wireless broadband services – including Telus TV.
"This massive commitment to the province is enabling one of the world’s leading wireless networks and the widespread availability of high definition Telus TV”, said president and CEO Darren Entwistle, in the announcement. “This year’s capital investment continues Telus’ longstanding commitment to providing Albertans with access to some of…
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TORONTO – Internet service providers got little more than a slap on the wrist Friday during a Canadian Music Week session billed as ‘ISP Liability on Trial’, where panellists debated the role of ISPs in protecting the rights of music creators and publishers in the on-line world.
Although there was a palpable feeling of frustration emanating from David Basskin, president and CEO of the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA), most of Basskin’s disdain was targeted at the Federal Government which had no representation on the panel.
Collective rights management agencies such as CMRRA and SOCAN (the Society of…
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