Cable / Telecom News

Wireless spectrum management to be studied

OTTAWA – So I’m sitting in the Second Cup in Ottawa’s Byward Market yesterday, remembering that Rogers and the coffee chain have a deal to provide free WiFi hotspots around the country. I’m looking to post a story or two and access my e-mails. I power up and find six wireless networks I could potentially access (none are Rogers though). Four are secured. I pick the open one called “netgear” and log on to find out I’m sharing the wireless bubble of the Ottawa Suites nearby. I’m able to post a story and answer some e-mails before my meeting. It’s...