Large telecoms ask CRTC to reject raising telecom fee threshold
By Ahmad Hathout If the CRTC raises the revenue threshold for contributions to the regulator’s administration of telecom matters, it will effectively concentrate the burden on fewer providers, which is […]
Corus and Eastlink resolve carriage dispute
Corus and Eastlink announced Thursday that a carriage dispute dating back almost exactly a year ago has been resolved. Beginning today, Eastlink television subscribers will again have access to Corus’s […]
Bell announces new FAST channels coming to Plex and Roku
Bell Media announced Thursday it has struck a deal with more distributors of its 10 new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels it launched in April on LG channels. The […]
CRTC wants emergency services working group recommendations on intermediary 911 call centres
The CRTC last week asked the CRTC Interconnection Steering Committee’s (CISC) Emergency Services Working Group (ESWG) to provide recommendations to ensure 911 calls routed to intermediary call centres are handled […]
Corus announces 2024/25 Canadian content slate for specialty networks
Acquired content for speciality channels and Global fall schedule also revealed Corus Entertainment announced Wednesday its slate of Canadian original content that will premiere across its specialty networks in 2024/25, including 16 […]
Telus will need to compensate third parties forced to move telecom line
By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC on Wednesday ordered Telus to include in its support structure tariff a provision allowing third parties to be compensated directly from the telco in the […]
SiriusXM Canada hit with $3.3M penalty over ‘drip pricing’
By Connie Thiessen SiriusXM Canada has reached a settlement with the Competition Bureau over so-called “drip pricing” that will see the satellite radio provider pay a $3.3 million penalty. A […]
Terrestar partners with software firm Etiya on mobile-to-satellite communication solution
Montreal-based mobile satellite operator Terrestar Solutions announced Tuesday it has selected Etiya, a global software company with offices in Montreal, to “help bridge the connectivity gap for all Canadians”, it said in […]
Xplore announces financing agreement to fund expansion of fibre and 5G fixed wireless networks
Rural broadband provider Xplore Inc. announced Monday it has reached an agreement in principle for new debt and equity financing to fully fund its ongoing expansion of fibre-to-the-home networks in rural communities […]
SaskTel to use $138.8M in UBF money to improve connectivity for northern and indigenous communities
SaskTel announced Monday it plans to use $138.8 million in funding awarded to it from the federal government’s Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) to significantly improve connectivity for residents living in northern […]