Thursday, April 28, 2011
Liberals would ‘look’ at functional separation ELECTION 2001: Separating the wholesale network operations from retail sales to allow independent ISPs better access to broadband is worth considering, says the party.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Rogers, Bell, Telus still dominate wireless Increased competition from new entrants pushes up rate of wireless adoption, figures show. However, the big three still have the overwhelming number of subscribers
Friday, April 15, 2011
Recycled spectrum plan for global LTE roaming With an increasing number of wireless carriers launching or about to launch LTE networks, there are thoughts of using the 1.8 GHz band for international roaming
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Telus first to announce LTE service in Canada Carrier says zippy data service will start next year offering download speeds under ideal conditions of up to 150 Mbps 
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Telcos reject call to study foreign investment Broadcasters urged more study of proposals to increase foreign investment in wireless and phone companies at a conference, but the telcos were having none of it
Monday, March 28, 2011
Spectrum war highlights communications conference Officials from two wireless startups explain why the big three incumbents should be limited in their ability to buy spectrum at the next auction
Friday, March 25, 2011
Three telecom issues stranded by government defeat ELECTION 2011: With the dismissal of Parliament a trio of important matters has been abandoned. Here's a primer on why they may be raised during the campaign 
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
RIM’s PlayBook to debut April 19 Eight carriers will offer the device, which initially will only have Wi-Fi connectivity. Read why some analysts think it's too late to seriously challenge the iPad
Friday, March 18, 2011
ISPs gain from CRTC ruling on switching providers Upcoming rule change will make it easier for subscribers to switch service providers, giving ISPs an equal chance in the hot communications market
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Trellia to add Android support for policy control Canadian mobile security and cost control software company will extend its availability to the growing number of Android devices this summer
Friday, March 11, 2011
CRTC sets July date for another UBB hearing Telecommunications carriers and Internet providers will slug out their differences over wholesale billing publicly this summer when the federal telecommunications regulator holds another public hearing
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Keep incumbents out of next wireless auction: Wind Industry submissions for the 700 Mhz auction are in and they again pit incumbents against startups. Read what's at stake and the tough choices Ottawa has to make
Friday, February 25, 2011
Huawei calls U.S. 'bluff,' invites probe In the wake of the carrier equipment maker's failed U.S. deal, an industry analsyt says its call for an investigation is essentially put up or shut up
Thursday, February 03, 2011
CRTC bows to pressure on usage-based billing Says it will ‘review’ the controversial decision which forces independent Internet providers to eliminate unlimited data plans
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Wind Mobile joins LTE test carriers The startup carrier joins Bell, Rogers and Telus in suggesting they'll be ready when competitors move to the fourth generation wireless technology
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Public wants medical info, mobile conference told Increasingly, the medical community is allowing patients to get access to personal information on mobile devices. Read why one Ontario doctor is getting into business herself
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Huawei aims to be ‘cloud integrator' with Canadian HQ The China-based company says the new Markham, Ont., office, along with its recently announced Joint Innovation Centre, will help it become more widely known to Canadian IT organizations. Plus, Huawei strikes a deal with Wind Mobile
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Global test of IPv6 welcomed by Canadian expert The first world trial of the new Internet communications protocol will take place in June. A research network administrator who keeps an eye on the technology says its good news 
Friday, January 07, 2011
Polar Wireless aims to slash roaming fees A new wireless firm has announced a deal to buy the remaining shares of an Ontario numbered company. With the deal it soon hopes to launch a new service that will save international travelers big bucks on roaming fees
Monday, December 20, 2010
ITU softens on the definition of 4G mobile The early version of LTE being deployed by wireless carriers now may be able to carry the treasured 4G designation if a telecom body has its way
Monday, December 20, 2010
West coast wireless startup willing to be patient The owner of Novus Wireless says he's in no hurry to launch service in B.C. and Alberta, hoping technology will advance enough to let LTE run on his spectrum. Read why an industry analyst is surprised
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Wind Mobile marks first anniversary After a scare from the CRTC and with the help of the federal cabinet, Wind Mobile got off the ground a year ago. Chair Anthony Lacavera looks back, while industry analysts look ahead
Friday, December 10, 2010
CRTC gives business more choice in buying broadband Service providers lighting and selling leased dark fibre won’t be regulated, the commission says. The ruling not only gives enterprises more choice in who they buy connectivity from, but it may also increase the number of foreign carriers operating here
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Lobbying starts on 700 MHz spectrum auction Wireless carriers have until Feb. 28 to push Ottawa on the framework for the next wireless auction. One executive was quick to say new entrants don't need the protection they got in 2008
Monday, November 29, 2010
4G to cover more than 4 billion people by 2015 The rush to LTE by carriers is about to explode, says an industry analyst as operators realize the importance of speed