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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Analysis: The A,B,Cs of the next spectrum auction ANALYSIS The much anticipated 700 MHz auction has been carefully structured by Industry Canada. Here's a guide to which spectrum will be most fought over, and why 
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
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
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
World IPv6 Day starts without Bell As dozens of Canadian organizations offer Web sites for testing their IPv6 readiness, one of the country's biggest service providers isn't with them
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Verbal explosives light up telecom summit The annual free-for-all at the conference's regulatory panel had the expected fireworks. But underneath it was the real fight over the rules for the next spectrum auction
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Cablecos lose decision before CRTC Regulator says cable companies have to offer static IP address services to independent Internet providers, just as phone companies do. One ISP group says the decision could mean more providers turn to cable companies for broadband
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 
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
Thursday, December 23, 2010
YEAR IN REVIEW: September 2010 This month Research In Motion made it clear there would be a Canadian entry in the tablet computer race, we found how spooky spooks can be and how smart Cambridge, Ont. is 
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
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
Monday, November 01, 2010
Cablecos suggest 5 Mbps broadband target for nation Goal could be reached within five years, says proposal to public hearing. But the cable companies insist it not be a mandatory objective set by the telecom regulator
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Videotron unveils 3G+ service on Google Nexus One The Quebecor Media subsidiary announced today its new mobile service in Quebec and Ottawa along with some firsts for Canada: four new handsets and the Android 2.2 OS. An IDC Canada analyst expects Bell and Telus to soon respond with their own competitive offerings
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Videotron set to launch wireless in Quebec Quebecor Media Inc’s Videotron subsidiary is expected to offer wireless cellular service to its cable and telephony customers in Quebec. They could stoke the flames of wireless competition in Eastern Canada, an IDC analyst says. It will be the fourth new wireless entrant to launch in Canada
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
CRTC OKs $730M rural broadband, urban rebate plan Decision opens way for 287 rural communities to get broadband from three big phone companies, while urban subscribers get rebate
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Boost business telecom competition, urges MTS chief It's not enough to increase telecom competition for consumers, a telecommunications conference has been told. The business community needs it, too
Friday, May 07, 2010
CRTC demands shareholder changes at DAVE Startup will have to change veto rights and director structure before it can get its carrier licence, says the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Friday, May 07, 2010
Bell will be biggest TV provider, says CEO The telco is bringing IPTV to Toronto and Montreal this year, allowing it to take the fight to cablecos. An industry analyst says it's a weapon Bell badly needs
Monday, March 08, 2010
CRTC starts DAVE Wireless ownership review The telecom regulator has decided the startup's ownership structure isn't complex to justifiy a public hearing. However, the closed-door review it has to undergo will lengthen the time it will take to get into business
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Telecom foreign ownership restrictions archaic: Report Forrester Research Inc. published a report by Montreal-based Brownlee Thomas stating Bell Canada Enterprises Inc., Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. have a stranglehold on the wireless market in Canada. The foreign ownership laws are partly to blame and Thomas offers advice for wireless business users looking for a better deal
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Videotron's wireless network won't extend to Toronto Although it spent tens of millions on spectrum covering Toronto, the Quebec-based cable company's new network will be limited to its home province. It's not a surprise, says an industry analyst.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
DAVE Wireless raises more money The Toronto firm, which got wireless spectrum in Industry Canada auctions in 2008 has raised a total of $200 million this year. It plans to launch service in 2010
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Videotron announces cellular launch plans The Montreal firm anticipates its High Speed Packet Access wireless network will be operational by the summer of 2010. A Forrester Research analyst says Videotron will probably offer the Apple iPhone
Monday, October 27, 2008
Is Shaw in or out of cellular? Two industry analysts dispute whether the Calgary-based cableco will build a wireless network around the spectrum it recently won after saying it won't make material wireless investments in 2009. It will be difficult for almost any company to raise money these days is one arguement. On the other hand Shaw's brand is so strong it can afford to wait a year
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