Bad mobile experience (i.e., lack of signal) drives wireless churn, says Opensignal
LONDON, U.K. — Canadian wireless customers who changed their carrier tended to have a worse mobile experience right before they switched, compared to the typical experience of users on their […]
Bell expands 5G network to 23 more towns
MONTREAL — Bell Mobility announced today its 5G network has been expanded to 23 more communities across Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. The new towns and cities now covered by Bell’s […]
ATN sees slower Q1 revenue decline
TORONTO — Asian Television Network International (ATN), Canada’s largest South Asian broadcaster, today reported its consolidated operating revenue decreased 5% to $2.33 million in the first quarter ended March 31, […]
Corus greenlights and renews 35 shows across specialty networks
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment today announced its original content for 2021/22 includes 35 newly greenlit and renewed series across its portfolio of specialty networks and streaming platforms. “Corus’ ongoing commitment […]
Firstlight Media’s cloud platform supports U.S. streamer Struum’s launch
Eisner-backed streamer’s first has Canada in its sights as first international launch; no date yet TORONTO — Firstlight Media announced today its cloud-native platform is being used to support the […]
UK police drama comes to Hollywood Suite
TORONTO — Hollywood Suite announced today it will be the exclusive Canadian broadcaster of season six of the award-winning UK police procedural drama Line of Duty when it premieres here […]
ET Canada to host primetime India fundraising special
TORONTO — Next Monday, Global TV will air a half-hour primetime fundraising special, ET Canada Presents: Help India, in support of the Humanitarian Coalition’s emergency response efforts as India continues […]
Blue Ant’s T+E to premiere horror anthology series in June
TORONTO — Blue Ant Media announced today a new modern-day anthology series that pays homage to the classic horror and sci-fi genre will debut on its T+E specialty channel in […]
Less than one-third of Canadians score an “A” in media literacy
TORONTO — While Quebecers are the most confident among Canadians they can identify false news, they scored lowest on a news literacy quiz conducted as part of new survey by […]
Amazon to acquire MGM for US$8.45 billion
SEATTLE and BEVERLY HILLS — As was rumoured last week, Amazon and MGM have entered into a merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire MGM for US$8.45 billion. Still subject […]