Rogers Xfinity Storm-Ready WiFi launches
Rogers announced Tuesday morning the launch of Rogers Xfinity Storm-Ready WiFi, what it calls “Canada’s first home internet back-up solution”. The new product combines Rogers advanced network technology with a […]
Competitors file ‘precautionary’ petition to cabinet against final wholesale decision
By Ahmad Hathout A group of internet service providers has filed a petition to cabinet on a precautionary basis asking it to vary the CRTC’s wholesale framework decision from August […]
Taylor Swift fans set another record for mobile data use on Rogers 5G network
Fans attending Taylor Swift’s final concert of her Eras Tour at BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday set a new record for the most data used at a single event on the […]
Rogers reveals winter lineup for new Discovery, HGTV, Food Network channels
Rogers Sports & Media last week unveiled its winter slate of content for its recently licensed Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, Investigation Discovery (ID) and Magnolia Network specialty channels, launching Jan. 1. “Through […]
Blue Ant Studios signs co-funding deal with WildBear Entertainment for three factual series
Blue Ant Studios announced Monday it has entered into a co-funding partnership with Australian independent producer WildBear Entertainment, resulting in 18 hours of new factual content greenlit for production. The news was […]
Senate committee to hold hearings on copper wire theft
By Ahmad Hathout The Senate Transport and Communications committee is scheduled to hold hearings starting next week looking into the issue of copper wire theft that has plagued the telecom […]
Telus wants cabinet order on last-mile access restrictions quashed
By Ahmad Hathout Telus is asking the Federal Court to quash a decision by the Governor in Council to force the CRTC to consider banning the three largest telecoms from […]
CRTC launches consultation on internet labels
By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC has launched an expected proceeding Wednesday into what kind of information and to what granularity consumers need when purchasing internet plans. The commission will look […]
CRTC denies AMI request for monthly wholesale rate increase for TV services
The CRTC on Tuesday denied Accessible Media Inc.’s (AMI) application earlier this year to increase the monthly per-subscriber rates broadcasters are required to pay the not-for-profit media company to carry its English-language […]
Telesat and MDA Space complete key phase for Lightspeed LEO constellation
Global satellite operator Telesat and Brampton, Ont.-based space technology company MDA Space announced Wednesday they have concluded a key phase in the Telesat Lightspeed low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation program, having successfully […]