Videotron suspends data caps on all Internet plans during holidays
MONTREAL — With second-wave Covid-19 lockdowns restricting holiday gatherings this year, Videotron announced today it is helping customers stay connected with loved ones by temporarily waiving data overage charges on […]
NHK World-Japan launches on Optik TV
TOKYO — Japan’s international 24-hour English-language television channel, NHK World-Japan, became part of Telus’ channel lineup on Tuesday. As the first operator in Canada to include NHK World-Japan on its […]
BBTV expands content management deal with CMF’s Encore+ YouTube channel
VANCOUVER — Media tech company BroadbandTV (BBTV), which provides distribution and monetization solutions to content owners, announced Tuesday it will extend its content management solutions to the Encore+ YouTube channel […]
Fonolo rebrands, updates lineup of call-back solutions
TORONTO — Fonolo, a cloud-based call-back solutions provider based in Toronto, today announced the launch of its new brand identity, which includes a fully redesigned logo (above) and complete revamp […]
CBS All Access adds new content and family-friendly features – but only in the U.S
NEW YORK — In advance of its upcoming rebrand to Paramount+, CBS All Access today announced the U.S. version of ViacomCBS’ streamer is adding new product features for families and […]
Mark Miller stepping down as Thunderbird president
VANCOUVER — As it released the results of its annual general meeting held yesterday, Thunderbird Entertainment announced today Mark Miller is stepping down as company president and director to focus […]
Blue Ant sells A Wild Year on Earth to BBC America
TORONTO — Global distributor Blue Ant International has licensed the factual series A Wild Year on Earth (above) to BBC America, the company announced today. Originally commissioned by Blue Ant’s […]
Middle East broadcaster chooses Nextologies tech for OTT channels
DUBAI and TORONTO — Broadcast solutions provider Nextologies today announced MBC Group (Middle East Broadcasting Center) has chosen the Toronto-based company to provide broadcast-grade signal transport and technology services for […]
CTV Vancouver, CKNW, CBC among 2020 Webster Award winners
VANCOUVER — The Webster Awards recognizing excellence in radio, television, print and online journalism in B.C. were presented Tuesday evening during an online broadcast. The awards are presented by The […]
COMMENTARY: There’s far more to Canadian telecom than the Incumbents-vs.-Resellers brawl
By Dan Armstrong IN RESPONSE TO THE December 7 article by TekSavvy’s Peter Nowak (Commentary: Why it’s so hard to grow an ISP in Canada), while I agree with Peter […]