5G monetization depends on use cases, Quebecor says
“Just marketing for now,” says Pruneau By Ahmad Hathout MONTREAL – The monetization of next-generation mobile wireless technology will depend on what it’s used for and, currently, it’s about bringing […]
UBF open for applications, gets additional $750M plus a promise to speed up
By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – The federal government on Monday announced it will be accepting applications for its Universal Broadband Fund and will add an additional $750 million to the […]
Feds to announce details of new $1 billion rural broadband fund on Monday
OTTAWA – A Sunday evening media advisory asking journalists to attend a technical briefing with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on its Universal Broadband Fund early tomorrow afternoon, means […]
Without immediate help, Nunavut Internet is at “serious risk,” says SSi
By Greg O’Brien YELLOWKNIFE – Saying the federal broadband subsidy which has allowed it to offer broadband and wireless in Nunavut has run out, and the federal government has been […]
Telus has 150K users on 5G
By Ahmad Hathout VANCOUVER – Telus CEO Darren Entwistle said Friday the company’s roll-out of 5G technology, which now has 150,000 subscribers, isn’t based on necessity because its current generation […]
Bell to begin isolating smartphone subs in financial reporting
Transparent measure follows Telus By Ahmad Hathout MONTREAL – Bell Canada may begin formally separating its mobile phones from tablets and other connected devices in future financial reporting, which will […]
COMMENTARY: Don’t blame the big Canadian broadcasters. We need them
And why we must address the real challenges facing Canadian broadcasting By Kevin Goldstein IN A RECENT CARTT.CA opinion piece, OUTtv CEO Brad Danks claims Canadian broadcasting policy is biased […]
CMF getting another $525,000 from Corus
TORONTO – After a query by the CRTC about an old tangible benefits package sent Corus Entertainment back into its files for a look-see, the company discovered a payout it […]
Ontario court denies carrier appeal in pole rate case
By Ahmad Hathout TORONTO – Some of the country’s largest carriers have lost an appeal challenging the process by which the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) set higher pole attachment rates […]
CMF doubles emergency funding for racialized creators
TORONTO – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced it has doubled, to $8 million, the Covid emergency relief funds available to support screen-based creators, organizations and businesses from racialized […]