Rogers wants CRTC to address reserve space on telco poles
By Ahmad Hathout Rogers wants the CRTC to limit the time telcos reserve space to attach wireless equipment on their own poles, according to a submission to the regulator. The […]
Astral renews long-term ad partnership with Montreal’s STM
Astral, Bell Media’s out-of-home advertising division, announced Wednesday it has renewed its long-standing exclusive advertising partnership with Transgesco, the subsidiary that manages advertising operations for the Société de Transport de Montréal (STM), the […]
Western beta phase over, Videotron’s Fizz introduces mobile plans starting at $14/month
Following its beta launch in several communities in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia in early 2024 and late 2023, Videotron’s fully digital mobile carrier Fizz announced Wednesday the beta test was successful and it is now ready […]
Wireless carriers’ networks up to the task as traffic spiked during solar eclipse
As people gathered in large groups Monday for the total solar eclipse visible in parts of southern Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, the country’s major wireless carriers ensured eclipse seekers […]
Rogers collaborates with CableLabs to advance 5G and 10G network technology
Rogers Communications announced Tuesday it is collaborating with CableLabs to develop industry-leading network technology for Canadians. The collaboration will see the establishment of “CableLabs North” — located in Calgary at Rogers Barlow […]
Award-winning broadcaster Daryl McIntyre to retire after 41 years
Corus Radio on Tuesday announced Daryl McIntyre, an award-winning reporter and anchor and currently the co-host of 630 CHED Edmonton’s This Morning with Stacey Brotzel and Daryl McIntyre, is retiring after […]
Bluewaves Mobility Innovation selects Toronto-based manufacturer to build ORAN radios
Bluewaves Mobility Innovation (BMI), an Ontario-based startup and developer of open radio access network (ORAN) radio units, announced Tuesday it has chosen Markham, Ont.-based Microart Services Inc. as its electronics manufacturing services […]
Friends of Canadian Media calls once again on government to close advertising tax loophole
Six years after Friends of Canadian Broadcasting (recently renamed as Friends of Canadian Media) raised the flag on a federal tax loophole that allows Canadian businesses to claim tax deductions for advertising […]
Bell partners with Google Cloud to power AI-driven contact centre offering for businesses
Bell announced Tuesday it is now offering Google Cloud Contact Center AI (CCAI), supported by Bell’s professional and managed services teams, for Canadian businesses. Saying it’s the first fully AI solution for […]
CRTC orders Cogeco to ensure TekSavvy has facilities access at two Ontario locations
By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC has ordered Cogeco on Monday to ensure TekSavvy can continue to access its facilities at two Ontario locations the cable provider said it would need […]