CTAM SUMMIT 2010: Why will iTV work this time?
NEW ORLEANS – There’s never been a better time for interactive television. And it’s not just the cable industry that’s pushing it, consumer expectations are helping to drive the technology, […]
Future of CTV’s /A channels uncertain after CRTC denies request for “urgent regulatory relief”
OTTAWA and TORONTO – The CRTC has turned down CTV’s request to extend “interim regulatory flexibility” to it’s financially challenged /A stations. In a decision on Thursday, the Commission told CTV […]
Broccoli ads sell TV, not broccoli
TORONTO – What does broccoli have to do with television? Everything, according to the Television Bureau of Canada (TVB). It recruited the cruciferous green vegetable to test, and to eventually […]
Industry pressures CRTC to reconsider 9(1)(h) delay
TORONTO and OTTAWA – The CRTC should rethink its decision to delay considering applications for mandatory basic digital distribution. That message seems to be picking up steam, and not just with the […]
SHAW/CANWEST: Industry urges caution, more tangible benefits, as CRTC prepares to examine purchase
CALGARY – When the CRTC dives into the proposed purchase of Canwest Global’s TV assets by Shaw Communications next week, many industry stakeholders are asking for asking for safeguards and urging the Commission to be prudent. […]
UPDATE: Mobilicity goes ahead with Chatr challenges; files complaint against Rogers
TORONTO – Mobilicity is making good on its threat to sue Rogers over the launch of its new low-cost brand Chatr. The new wireless provider told Cartt.ca that its legal […]
Deferral accounts decision a “harmful subsidy” that will injure smaller companies
As the dust begins to settle after Tuesday’s deferral accounts decision, opinions from industry stakeholders run the gamut from “disappointing” to "harmful" to “reasonable”. Barrett Xplore Inc., Canada’s largest provider […]
UPDATE: Rogers calls out Bell on definition of underserved areas
TORONTO – While not officially kicking its chief rival when it’s down, Rogers offered up a few thoughts of its own on the CRTC’s decision on deferral accounts. “One problem […]
CRTC’s call for DSL broadband “perpetuates the digital divide between rural and urban Canada”: Bell
OTTAWA and MONTREAL – Should the CRTC be able to dictate which technology Bell Canada uses to provide broadband to rural and remote communities in communities in Ontario and Quebec? […]
Community TV policy “disappointing to the point of absurdity”; tepid response from Cable
OTTAWA-GATINEAU – Most stakeholders agree that the CRTC’s new community TV policy did little to lessen cable’s firm grip on the country’s community channels. But even some of the country’s […]