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Ottawa to put limits on 700 MHz spectrum auction
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Ottawa to put limits on 700 MHz spectrum auction
The big carriers didn't get the open auction they want, but new operators also didn't get the opportunity to buy all of the spectrum themselves
Year in review: December 2011
Friday, January 06, 2012
Year in review: December 2011
The last month was highlighted by acquisitions or takeover fights of four Canadian IT companies. Meanwhile, Research In Motion ended the year by revealing more disappointing news
Year in review: June 2011
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Year in review: June 2011
A number of legal decisions highlighted the month, including a $300 million triumph by a Toronto company over Microsoft and a key win by Wind Mobile
Report: Wind, Mobilicity in purchase talks
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Report: Wind, Mobilicity in purchase talks
Wind Mobile is in talks to buy fellow Toronto-based wireless startup Mobilicity, according to a report Tuesday by Bloomberg News
Lacavera sure Wind will be a consolidator in 2012
Monday, December 19, 2011
Lacavera sure Wind will be a consolidator in 2012
In a second anniversary interview, the chairman of the wireless startup says he's certain other new entrants will come to him next year in the lead-up to the next spectrum auction
Wind Mobile continues expansion across the country
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Wind Mobile continues expansion across the country
Carrier will add Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Halifax next year. Meanwhile it might resume public lobbying for a decision on the rules for the 700 MHz auction
Mobilicity, Wind split on Shaw’s Wi-Fi move
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Mobilicity, Wind split on Shaw’s Wi-Fi move
Mobilicity CEO Dave Dobbin calls Shaw's plans a "brilliant" move, while Wind Mobile chairman Anthony Lacavera doesn’t understand it. Find out more
Court blows away challenge to Wind Mobile
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Court blows away challenge to Wind Mobile
The Federal Court of Appeal upholds the Harper government's decision to give the wireless startup its licence. However, competitor Public Mobile wants to go to the Supreme Court
Bell, Wind execs trade barbs on wireless policy
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Bell, Wind execs trade barbs on wireless policy
CANADIAN TELECOM SUMMIT 2011: Speeches by an incumbent carrier and a startup illustrate the tough job the government will have in finding a middle ground -- if it wants to
Data roaming shelter for new carriers vital: Report
Monday, May 16, 2011
Data roaming shelter for new carriers vital: Report
Ottawa has to step in to ensure new carriers will have to only pay reasonable roaming fees to incumbents, says a telecom consulting firm. Read why Rogers says it isn't needed, while two new carriers say it's a necessity
Wind Mobile closer to getting new partner
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Wind Mobile closer to getting new partner
The way is clear for VimpelCom to hold a shareholders meeting in two weeks to approve its merger with Orascom Telecom Holdings, the Canadian wireless startups major backer
Wind may have to go back to CRTC, Lacavera admits
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wind may have to go back to CRTC, Lacavera admits
If his company and the government fail in upholding a cabinet decision giving the wireless startup its licence, the company head acknowledged he could be back before the regulator
Merger unlikely right now, says Wind Mobile head
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Merger unlikely right now, says Wind Mobile head
Anthony Lacavera says it still isn't clear if teaming up with a competitor will resolve the company's trouble. Besides, he insists, Wind is a Canadian company
Wind Mobile status in question after court ruling
Friday, February 04, 2011
Wind Mobile status in question after court ruling
Judge rules federal cabinet order allowing startup wireless company to go into business was flawed, but suspends ruling for 45 days
Two execs blown from Wind, but chair stays cool
Monday, March 08, 2010
Two execs blown from Wind, but chair stays cool
A consulting firm says the departures prove the startup launched too early, and that the wireless company needs pricing creativity and better marketing. The head of the company admits there are some network ‘hiccups,’ but it’s working hard to solve them as service spreads across the country
Globalive chair urges public protest
Friday, October 30, 2009
Globalive chair urges public protest
In an interview Anthony Lacavera asks consumers to register their complaints, saying the wireless company is on the verge of going into business
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