Howard Solomon

Currently a freelance writer, I'm the former editor of ITWorldCanada.com and Computing Canada. An IT journalist since 1997, I've written for several of ITWC's sister publications including ITBusiness.ca and Computer Dealer News. Before that I was a staff reporter at the Calgary Herald and the Brampton (Ont.) Daily Times. I can be reached at hsolomon [@] soloreporter.com

Articles by Howard Solomon

US regulator partly follows Canada on net neutrality

The FCC's new traffic management rules forbid wireline providers from discriminating in content. Unlike Canada, however, wireless providers remain unregulated

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

Another record quarter for RIM

Take that, iPhone and Android.Research In Motion chalked up another record quarter, shipping 14.2 million of its wireless handsets in the period ending Nov....

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

Pley to lead satellite equipment maker Com Dev

After an international search that included 86 candidates, Canadian satellite equipment maker Com Dev International Inc. has decided to give interim CEO Mike Pley...

Xplornet

Fixed broadband wireless network for parts of southern Ontario and Quebec is being tested now for initial download speeds of up to 5 Mbps

Avaya to put $165 million into Ontario R and D labs

Money helps fulfill a commitment Avaya made to Investment Canada to get approval for the acquisition of keeping at least 350 R and D positions in the province.

CRTC gives business more choice in buying broadband

Service providers lighting and selling leased dark fibre won

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