Hay launches 8 Gigabit service in rural southwestern Ontario
Hay Communications announced this week the launch of 8 Gbps internet download speeds and its first subscriber in southwestern Ontario. “Over the past 20 years, our expanding fibre network has […]
Music Canada says imposing obligations on streamers could amount to ‘cultural policy disaster’
By Connie Thiessen Music Canada, which represents the interests of Canada’s major record labels, says the CRTC’s move to impose mandatory contributions on the biggest music streamers, could amount to […]
CRTC has latitude in determining how it sets wholesale rates, appeal court rules
Court opines on meetings between the regulator and the regulated By Ahmad Hathout The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled this week that the CRTC has discretion in determining the […]
All Freedom Mobile plans now include 5G, U.S., Mexico roaming
By Ahmad Hathout Videotron’s Freedom Mobile announced Thursday all monthly plans will now include access to its 5G network and roaming in the United States and Mexico – including new […]
Warner Bros. deal just ‘a start’ for Rogers, CFO says
By Ahmad Hathout Rogers is not done buying premium programming after its blockbuster purchase of the rights to content from Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal, the company’s chief financial officer […]
CRTC grants CPE exemption for CBC coverage of the Olympics
The CRTC has approved an application from the CBC to exclude programming expenditures on the public broadcaster’s coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games from the calculation of its regulatory obligations relating […]
Bell introduces business Wi-Fi app in Ontario and Quebec
Bell on Wednesday announced the launch of its new Bell Business Wi-Fi App, available to small business owners in Ontario and Quebec with Bell pure fibre internet. A cloud-based platform designed in […]
Telus partners with WestJet to provide free inflight internet delivered by Starlink
Telus and WestJet announced Wednesday the first step in a multi-year strategic partnership that will provide free Wi-Fi connectivity delivered by satellite network operator Starlink onboard WestJet aircraft, starting in December 2024. […]
CBC renews Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan for second season
CBC announced Wednesday it has greenlit a second season of the unscripted paranormal comedy series Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan from Blue Ant Studios in association with Luke Hutchie Productions. Currently in […]
Fubo acquires streaming rights in Canada to 2024 DIRECTV Soccer Champions Tour
Sports-first live TV streaming platform FuboTV announced Tuesday it has acquired live streaming rights to the 2024 DIRECTV Soccer Champions Tour in Canada. Consisting of six matches, the tour will feature five […]