TORONTO — As a follow-up to the release of its global 2020 Connectivity Outlook Report in September, BAI Communications this week released Toronto-specific data from the report, which shows a high percentage of Toronto rail users are interested in 5G connectivity and think they would benefit from an “evolved” transit network.
Specifically, 79% of rail users in Toronto said they are interested in 5G networks and connectivity, according to BAI Communications’ Toronto report, which was based on a survey of 498 rail users in Toronto aged 18+, during April 17-25, 2020.
Of the total Toronto rail users surveyed, 88%…
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By Denis Carmel
QUEBEC – Former CRTC Commissioner, Suzanne Lamarre is heavily involved in the government of Québec’s effort to speed the deployment of high-speed internet in rural and remote regions funded through the Québec Branché program.
We first heard of this when Bell issued a news release on October 30, announcing new measures to simplify the process of having access to its support structures. The same day, the CRTC announced potential regulatory measures to make access to poles owned by Canadian carriers more efficient.
“To accelerate the implementation of funded projects and meet deadlines, the Quebec government has set…
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VANCOUVER — Telus issued a press release today, known by many as Giving Tuesday, to its team members worldwide for their dedication to helping push the company’s global leadership in social capitalism during a year of uncertainty and unique challenges.
In addition, Telus announced it has recently been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as the only telecommunications company named to its The 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World list, with Telus ranking 29th overall and 15th in social capital. Telus attributed its achievement to the Telus team’s “unwavering resilience and commitment to making a meaningful impact…
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OTTAWA — Consumer complaints to the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) decreased 19% this year compared to last, according to the organization’s 2019-20 annual report released this morning.
This is the first year-over-year decline in the number of complaints reaching the CCTS since the 2015-16 fiscal year, says this year’s report, which covers the period from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020.
In total, 15,868 complaints were filed this year, with 89% of them being successfully resolved by the parties following CCTS’s intervention. These complaints raised almost 43,000 issues, with the most common complaints related to billing problems,…
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Multiple funds, lack of co-ordination, remains a strumbling block
By Ahmad Hathout
OTTAWA – Funding from Indigenous Services Canada for broadband on reserves has been limited because connectivity objectives often compete with other priority projects, such as energy, roads and bridges, according to the ministry.
The federal government also hasn’t targeted funding to ISC’s First Nation Infrastructure Fund specifically for those broadband objectives in federal budgets 2016, 2018 or 2019, the ministry said in response to an order paper question from Conservative MP Cathy McLeod of Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo.
“While connectivity projects are eligible for funding from the First Nation Infrastructure Fund, they often receive…
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VANCOUVER — With a commitment to invest up to $100 million, Telus today announced the launch of its new Telus Pollinator Fund for Good, what it calls a “social impact fund” which will invest in new sustainable businesses that drive enhanced societal outcomes in healthcare, agriculture, environment, and social and economic inclusion.
“The Pollinator Fund for Good represents the progression of Telus’ social capitalism thesis, as we invest in entrepreneurs and responsible businesses that share our belief that to do well as a company, we must do ‘good’ in the communities where we live, work and serve,” said Darren Entwistle,…
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MONTREAL — Cogeco and Cogeco Communications today announced the appointment of Zouheir Mansourati (above) as senior vice-president and chief technology officer for both companies, effective immediately.
“Zouheir’s years of experience in telecommunications combined with his drive, leadership and collaboration skills make him an ideal candidate for this highly strategic role at Cogeco,” said Philippe Jetté, president and CEO of Cogeco and Cogeco Communications, in a press release announcing Mansourati’s hiring. “In this role, he will further Cogeco’s technology and innovation strategy from vision to execution, and lead our plans for emerging technologies. I am excited to have him join…
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MONTREAL — Music and media company Stingray today announced its Stingray Music streaming service has launched more than 100 individually curated Christmas channels to get listeners in the mood for the holiday season.
Stingray Music’s holiday channels range from Best Christmas Songs of All Time, with favourites such as Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas” and Wham!’s “Last Christmas”, to Christmas Party and the nostalgic classics of Christmas Crooners.
Dozens of special channels catering to every kind of music fan include A Very Punk-Rock Christmas, featuring “I Want You for Christmas” from Cheap Trick, and Soulful Holiday, featuring Aretha Franklin’s “Winter Wonderland”. Other…
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GATINEAU — Telus has applied to the CRTC to have its broadcasting distribution undertaking in Rimouski, Que., currently operating under exemption, to be added to its regional licence for operating terrestrial BDU services in Quebec.
Telus’s Rimouski undertaking has completed two consecutive years of serving more than 21,000 subscribers and is therefore required to be re-licensed, says the company’s Part 1 application dated November 11 and posted to the Commission’s website today.
“Telus wishes to amend the current licence for its Regional Licence for various locations in Quebec to once again include the serving area of Rimouski, Quebec. Telus requests…
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TORONTO — Telus today announced it has been awarded the HPE-IAPP Privacy Innovation Award by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in recognition of its Data for Good program.
Launched in April 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Data for Good leverages an advanced approach to de-identified data analytics which allows public health authorities and qualified academic researchers to use data from Telus Insights to measure progress and assess additional opportunities to help stop the spread of the coronavirus and “flatten the curve” without compromising the personal privacy of Canadians, explains a Telus press release.
“The fact that…
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