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Traffic throttling rules apply to wireless data: CRTC
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Traffic throttling rules apply to wireless data: CRTC
The telecom regulator will regulate wireless data services not only for discriminatory practices, but also traffic management. Telus says it isn’t necessary
Wi-Fi marketer changes Canadian leader
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wi-Fi marketer changes Canadian leader
The new head of Vex Canada says a more flexible business model will allow the company to sign up more hotspots than it has in the past 18 months
Cisco creates mobile tablet for business
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Cisco creates mobile tablet for business
The device offers much of what the iPad doesn't: Two video cameras, a micro-USB port, removable battery. But you can't get one for at least another six months
In-building cellular boost uses copper cable
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
In-building cellular boost uses copper cable
MobileAccess says its system, which works with Cisco Wi-Fi networks, saves money over putting in coax or fibre optic. An industry analyst says that depends on the installation cost
Obama to endorse U.S. broadband plan
Monday, June 28, 2010
Obama to endorse U.S. broadband plan
The President will back a regulator's plan to double wireless bandwidth in the U.S. In Canada the industry is waiting for a government discussion paper
Extend broadband with spectrum cash: Report
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Extend broadband with spectrum cash: Report
Senate committee says the money Ottawa pulls in from wireless auctions should help extend high-speed Internet access to remote parts of the country. It's one of a number of recommendations for creating a digital society
Starbucks to pour unlimited free Wi-Fi here
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Starbucks to pour unlimited free Wi-Fi here
The upscale coffee shop wants to broaden its in-store Internet access from two hours to unlimited. Free Wi-Fi is not widespread here, and a telecommunications consultant doubts the move will spark a change
Competition squeezing telecom profits: Report
Monday, June 14, 2010
Competition squeezing telecom profits: Report
The Conference Board says prices will only go up marginally as competition increases. Read why an industry analyst believes that if board looked deeper it would have found ‘the carriers are going to weather this tempest pretty well’
Wind, Telus clash over telecom foreign investment
Friday, June 11, 2010
Wind, Telus clash over telecom foreign investment
One called for investment laws to be liberalized if Canadian financiers aren’t willing to invest in wireless competitors. The other said the best way to facilitate investment is to ensure the right incentives exist for existing carriers to keep putting money in their networks
Globalive, Telus face off on wireless
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Globalive, Telus face off on wireless
A telco executive touts the benefits of a wireless modem, but a Wind Mobile representative says the wide availability of wireless doesn’t mean telecom regulation should end
Wi-Fi, WiMax service for 'Frisco bay
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Wi-Fi, WiMax service for 'Frisco bay
You can get Wi-Fi in airports, on buses and on trains. Why not from a sailboat? You can if you cruise the waters of San Francisco Bay. And, for the time being, it's free
Bullet point briefing: Tristan Goguen, ILAP
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Bullet point briefing: Tristan Goguen, ILAP
The chief executive officer of Toronto-based Internet Light and Power Inc. touts his firm’s quality uninterrupted bandwidth as an alternative to buying access service directly from the carriers. Find out why Tristan Goguen is glad he did not listen to media pundits in 1995. WITH VIDEO
Meru packs diagnostic, security features into Wi-Fi management software
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Meru packs diagnostic, security features into Wi-Fi management software
New software from Meru Networks Inc. is designed to detect interference from cordless phones, Bluetooth devices and other equipment. Meru also unveiled its wireless intrusion prevention system
AT&T adds Wi-Fi hot zone to relieve NYC congestion
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
AT&T adds Wi-Fi hot zone to relieve NYC congestion
The U.S. carrier has repeatedly acknowledged the drain on network resources from new smartphones. This is one of many strategies for expanding its network to try to meet current and future demand.
Public Mobile debuts May 26 in Toronto
Friday, May 21, 2010
Public Mobile debuts May 26 in Toronto
Two months after it began signing up subscribers, the startup will turn on its network in Toronto. By next year the network will run from Windsor to Quebec City
Breaking News: Public Mobile starts service next week
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Breaking News: Public Mobile starts service next week
Two months after it began signing up subscribers, the startup will turn on its network in Toronto and Montreal. By next year the network will run from Windsor to Quebec City
Wireless Gigabit spec published, gains Cisco support
Monday, May 10, 2010
Wireless Gigabit spec published, gains Cisco support
Technology would be a high speed wireless link from PCs to monitors. The first products are expected next year
Cogeco offers $5 unlimited WiFi plan for the iPad
Monday, May 10, 2010
Cogeco offers $5 unlimited WiFi plan for the iPad
Coinciding with Apple’s iPad pre-order date, Cogeco will launch a $5 per month, contract-free, unlimited WiFi service for the iPad. The catch? The service is only available in downtown Toronto. Plus, Apple releases Canadian iPad availability and pricing info.
CRTC demands shareholder changes at DAVE
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
Bell will be biggest TV provider, says CEO
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
Carriers shouldn't rush to LTE, says Telus CEO
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Carriers shouldn't rush to LTE, says Telus CEO
In what could be seen as a shot at a Western Canadian cable competitor, Darren Entwistle said wireless operators need to pay for their new networks before jumping to a new technology
Rogers CEO urges early spectrum auction
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Rogers CEO urges early spectrum auction
It's been less than two years since the last spectrum auction, but already incumbent wireless carriers are facing off against startups. Find out why
REVIEW: Samsung ML-2525W
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
REVIEW: Samsung ML-2525W
While pricing for wireless and laser printing is on the decline, there aren’t a lot of models on the market that include both. The Samsung ML-2525W is one of those exceptions that hits the sub-$200 price point with a smart, compact design that works well in any home or small office space.
Cisco unveils Wi-Fi interference detector
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Cisco unveils Wi-Fi interference detector
With its 3500 series wireless access points, Cisco Systems Inc. is introducing CleanAir to detect surveillance cameras, cordless phones and other sources of interference. Find out how it can deal with an Xbox problem
Wireless sector good for the country, says report
Monday, April 26, 2010
Wireless sector good for the country, says report
Paid for by the industry, the report is aimed at showing the sector’s benefit to the Canadian economy. The head of an industry association says the study is needed because sometimes the industry’s importance is overlooked
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