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Thursday, September 01, 2011
Shaw turns back on cellular for now Cable operator says it will get into wireless by building local Wi-Fi networks in the West instead of spending $1 billion on cellular
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Ensuring fair Internet access critical, says CRTC The telecom regulator says new approaches may be needed to ensure all Canadians have Internet access and to increase wireless spectrum to meet demand in an era of increasing industry convergence
Thursday, July 28, 2011
IEEE sets standard for using 'white space' spectrum Green light given for using space between analogue TV channels. It may help meet spectrum demands, but a Canadian analyst isn't sure 
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wireless revenue up as competition increases: CRTC In its annual report on the communications industry, the telecom regulator shows how new entrants have made an impact in only a year
Monday, July 25, 2011
Wireless networks are near capacity: Study An investment bank says North American mobile networks are close to capacity, but a Canadian telecom expert says that's not likely true here -- yet
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Mobilicity chair resigns from one of his companies The company's chair, John Bitove, resigned as executive chairman of fast food chain owner Priszm Income Fund. A telecom consultant says the failure of a company Bitove had invested in won't affect the wireless carrier
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
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
Monday, November 22, 2010
Clement delays decision on foreign telecom ownership Expected this fall, Industry Minister now pushes his decision on setting rules for the next wireless spectrum auction. But an industry consultant suspects the ruling will come sooner rather than later
Monday, October 18, 2010
Completely lift foreign telecom controls: Consultants The time has come to put our xenophobia behind us, says the SeaBoard Group. Remove the restrictions, quickly
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
U.S. launches next-gen wireless; where's Canada? Now that MetroPCS has launched LTE service in Las Vegas, what's holding up Canadians? No network congestion and Industry Canada
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Telecom industry revenue slowed in 2009, says study Service revenues grew by only 1.8 per cent last year, but wireless and Internet revenue showed solid gains. However, an industry analyst wonders why so many Canadians still don't have broadband
Friday, May 28, 2010
Need for speed: ISPs to plead case before CRTC Independent Internet providers will ask the federal regulator to order telcos and cablecos to let them match the fastest speeds the incumbents offer on their new networks. The incumbents will say it isn’t necessary, or, considering the money they're spending, fair. 
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
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Report urges Ottawa to keep ISP traffic throttling in place Net neutrality will lead to the demise of the Internet as a useful tool, warns Canadian consultancy
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