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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Public Mobile, Mobilicity mark 1st anniversaries Neither will say how many subscribers they have after 12 months of operations. But both maintain they are strong and will continue expanding their networks
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wind Mobile finally gets new partner The Egyptian-controlled company that has funded one of Canada's wireless startups is now in the hands of VimpelCom. It's still unknown, however, if it means more financing for the Canadian company
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
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
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
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
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Takeover may help Wind Mobile’s hunt for funds With the takeover of banker Orascom Telecom, the Canadian startup's search for money to fund expansion may be easier. However, Ottawa has yet to detail its new foreign investment rules
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Wind won’t start wireless price war, say officials Instead it will try to “stimulate the market” through promotions and limited discounts. The company also confirmed it has surpassed 100,000 subscribers and is aiming for 1.5 million in three years. 
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Startup Wind Mobile has 100,000 subscribers: Analyst Wind is showing 'encouraging' signs, says Wireless Intelligence, while Mobilicity and Public Mobile have modest sales. However, another analyst says those two startups are doing better
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Clement stoutly defends Globalive ruling to MPs Overturning the federal telecom regulator and declaring Globalive a Canadian-controlled firm was justified, the Industry minister said. However, his plans to liberalize foreign telecom ownership are still unknown
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Foreign ownership hearings to hear from Clement Tony Clement, the federal Minister of Industry, will testify before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. His appearance on Thursday was postponed
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
New wireless entrants encourage foreign ownership Officials from Public Mobile and Globalive wireless say allowing more foreign investment in Canadian telecommunications carriers, it will be easier for new wireless entrants to raise money so they can compete against the incumbents. Read the latest in the House of Commons industry committee hearings on foreign ownership
Friday, April 16, 2010
Rogers slams Globalive Wireless' focus on cities At a House of Commons committee meeting, Rogers Communications Inc. executives said Wind Mobile, operated by Globalive Wireless Management Corp., will not do anything for rural areas
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
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Lacavera determined to launch Wind Mobile In saying its ‘just a question of when’ the wireless startup will launch, the chairman is betting the cabinet won’t put an insurmountable hurdle in his path
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Globalive fights for life with public campaign Chairman now says CRTC ruling is 'unacceptable.' However, an industry analyst doubts campaign will get far
Monday, November 02, 2009
Who will ride to Globalive Wireless' rescue? A number of people can help the startup, including Industry Minister Tony Clement. But how far the government can go is a question.
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
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Analysts slam foreign ownership restrictions The law that resulted in the CRTC ruling against Globalive Wireless is archaic and results in high telecom rates, analysts say. Find out what Eamon Hoey and Forrester’s Brownlee Thomas have to say
Thursday, October 29, 2009
CRTC turns down Globalive Wireless Regulator rules that Orascom Telecom controls company, and therefore does not meet Canadian regulations
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Analysis: Industry eager for CRTC-Globalive ruling The CRTC will issue a ruling this week on whether new cellular provider Globalive Wireless will get its carrier licence. But the decision could also have a big impact on foreign ownership in the telecommunications sector
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Globalive blasts incumbents at ownership hearing Startup says Bell, Rogers, Telus are trying to block competition. Meanwhile, an industry analyst suspects one of the trio may stall Globalive with an appeal to Ottawa
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Will Globalive's late changes satisfy CRTC? Fighting for regulatory approval, the cellular startup has modified its structure to prove it is not controlled by a foreign investor. Thursday will see rivals Bell, Rogers and Telus give final arguments at a public hearing
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