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Rogers activates three new cell towers along B.C.’s Highway 16
Rogers Communications Inc. has activated three new cellular towers along British Columbia’s Highway 16, a move that provides essential 911 access for all travellers and extends 5G wireless coverage for customers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital …
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OPINION: Hyperscale cloud is the key to unlocking 5G’s potential
By Manish Singh, vice-president and key account manager, Google, Hyperscalers Global Customer Unit At the recent Canadian Telecom Summit, industry leaders gathered to discuss the latest advancements in the industry. This event comes at a pivotal moment for the telecommunications sector, especially in the context of 5G’s evolving landscape. The panel “Technology Transformation Enablers – …
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SaskTel rolls out 5G coverage in Lloydminster and Meadow Lake
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corp. continues to roll out its 5G network across the province. The latest communities to receive the service are Lloydminster and Meadow Lake. Deployment began on Friday and should be completed by the end of the year. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Rogers announces 5G connectivity in all TTC subway stations
Rogers Communication Inc.’s 5G network is now available in all remaining Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway stations, as well as the tunnel between Sheppard West and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media …
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Digital transformation and connectivity key to Canada’s climate goals: CTA
Digital transformation of Canadian businesses can play a fundamental role in Canada’s fight against climate change, but is a strategy often overlooked, according to a new report from Accenture, commissioned by the Canadian Telecommunications Association (CTA). This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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5G services launch in busiest parts of TTC
All passengers on the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) subway system now have access to 5G services in some of its busiest sections, according to a Rogers Communications Inc. press release on Monday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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Feds and BC roll out broadband, Videotron expands footprint
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have joined together to spend $2.6 million on internet infrastructure, it was announced Tuesday. The action will bring high-speed broadband to more than 400 households in rural communities. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian …
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Telus says Rogers using pole access request to divert attention from TTC dispute
Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. have been hurling verbal bombs at one another over access to poles. Rogers is seeking an expedited hearing into pole access from Telus and BCE Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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Rogers request CRTC expeditiously order Bell and Telus to give it access to poles
Rogers Communications Inc. is asking the CRTC to mandate Telus Corp., BCE Inc. and its affiliates Bell MTS, Télébec, and Northwestel, to attach small cells to their poles, claiming their refusal to attach the equipment “has had, and will continue to have, a profound effect on the deployment of Rogers’ broadband network.” This content is …
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ISED issues regulations on airport 5G interference
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) has set up rules around fixed and mobile broadband systems operating near airports. The move comes after a months-long consultation process with interested stakeholders. Nineteen participants gave their views, including telecoms, industry leaders and other government departments. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Up to aviation industry to protect airports from 5G interference, telecoms say
The airline industry must do more to protect its flights from 5G interference, telecoms have told the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED). The department is taking submissions from interested stakeholders on the topic. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Ericsson and Eastlink extend 5G deal while Rogers slashes prices
Swedish telecom manufacturer Ericsson AB and Bragg Communications Inc.’s Eastlink division announced Thursday that they had signed a three-year extension to an existing 10-year contract for 5G deployment. The European firm will supply 3500 MHz mid-band radios and enhanced core network support for Eastlink’s 5G network. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Federal government invests $470M in Ericsson facilities in Ontario and Quebec
The government of Canada announced Monday it was investing $470 million in research and development (R&D) facilities of Ericsson AB. The money will be used to expand operations in the Ottawa suburb of Kanata and in Montreal. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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SaskTel rolls out 5G into rural communities
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corp. announced Monday that it is expanding its 5G footprint into 11 rural sections of the province. This will further wireless connectivity in Saskatchewan. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. …
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On 5G, Canadians eager in theory and slow in practice: Ericsson survey
Canadians are eager to upgrade to 5G services in theory, but are slow to put it into practice, according to a new national survey released by Ericsson AB. The polling was done between April and July of this year. A total of 1,200 consumers were interviewed with the results being extrapolated to cover 24 million …
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Feds invest $15 million to further EXFO’s 5G development
The federal government has granted EXFO Inc. $15.9 million for 5G technology development, it was announced Monday. The company will establish a 5G Centre of Excellence and create 50 new jobs in Montreal. The jobs will involve research and data scientists, and software and telecom specialists. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Nokia expands Canadian facility, will create 340 new jobs
OTTAWA–Nokia Corp. announced Monday that it is planning to expand its operations in the nation’s capital, building a new research and development (R&D) facility on its Kanata campus. The move is expected to create 340 new jobs and additional co-op and internship opportunities for students. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Telus invests $23 billion in Ontario over four years
Telus Corp. unveiled a $23 billion investment in broadband and related technologies across Ontario Tuesday. The company estimates the move will create 9,500 jobs between now and 2026. The company intends to invest $70 billion nationally by 2026, according to a release. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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BREAKING: Feds ban Huawei from 5G networks
The federal government Thursday announced that it would be banning equipment from “high risk vendors”, including Chinese telecom companies Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. and ZTE Corp. from the country’s 5G telecommunications systems. In addition, the government will also introduce legislation aimed at beefing up cybersecurity across the nation’s communications infrastructure and key industries. “Cybersecurity is …
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SaskTel rolling out 5G in Saskatoon, expanding in Regina
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corp. is rolling out 5G in the City of Saskatoon, Sask., and expanded its network by adding 15 additional towers in the City of Regina, Sask., in its effort to connect the majority of both cities by the end of the year. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Telus, uOttawa launch 5G research partnership
Telus Corp. and the University of Ottawa have announced a new partnership aimed at turning the university’s campus into a “5G-connected innovation hub … to accelerate cutting-edge research and innovation in the heart of our nation’s capital,” according to a Monday release from the company. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Canada avoids American confusion of 5G impact on airports
Early consultations on regulations to 5G rollout affecting air traffic seems to have resulted in Canada avoiding a dispute that roiled the American telecom market. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a …
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Samsung opens Regina office to work with SaskTel
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has opened a regional office in Regina to facilitate its work with Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corp. to roll out 5G service in the prairie province, the two companies announced Wednesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, …
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Ericsson takes over Vonage in US$6.2b deal
Swedish telecom manufacturer Ericsson AB is buying Vonage Holdings Corp. for US$6.2 billion, the firms announced Monday. Ericsson will pay US$21 per share for the New Jersey-based communications company. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news …
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TeraGo teams up with McMaster on 5G network
TeraGo Inc. has entered into a partnership with McMaster University to build and deploy a 5G millimeter wave private network for research. The project is the first university-based research network in Canada. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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Court order blocking Quebecor 3500 MHz acquisition would harm competition: ISED
The Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) has told the Federal Court that if the court were to grant the order requested by BCE Inc. and Telus Corp., and delay the issuing of set-aside spectrum licenses won in the 3,500 MHz spectrum auction to Quebecor Inc., the move would have an adverse impact …
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Telus expands networks in five B.C. communities
Telus Corp. is expanding its 5G network in four British Columbia communities as part of its $13 billion infrastructure and operations investment in the province through 2024, This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. …
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Xplornet announces rural 5G standalone network
New Brunswick-based rural broadband provider Xplornet Communications Inc. announced Wednesday it’s rolling out a rural 5G standalone network, starting with its home province and expanding over the coming months. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news …
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Telus announces newly connected 5G regions in AB, QC
Telus Corp. Wednesday announced developments in a pair of projects aimed at rolling out higher speed wireless service. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire …
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Bell seeks to block Quebecor set-aside 3,500 MHz purchases
BCE Inc. is going to court to stop Quebecor Inc. from purchasing valuable 5G-friendly spectrum in the 3,500 MHz band in British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba — spectrum that is a crucial part of Quebecor’s plan to take its wireless business national. In an application for judicial review filed with the Federal Court Thursday, Bell …
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BREAKING: 3500 MHz auction nets $8.9B, $7.3B from incumbents
Canadian telecom companies — and wireless service hopefuls — have spent some $8.91 billion on the 3,500 MHz band of spectrum, according to preliminary results released Thursday afternoon by the Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED). The 3,500 MHz band is widely seen as crucial to the roll out of 5G networks. Rogers …
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Bell expands Canadian 5G network; now offering 5G roaming in the United States
BCE Inc. has expanded its 5G network in Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec and has begun offering 5G roaming in the United States, it announced Wednesday — saying it is the first Canadian provider to do so. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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High spectrum costs could be driven by competition for set aside: analyst
Industry analysts are declining to speculate too much on what caused the Canadian telecom sector to have so far spent $8 billion on the 3500 MHz auction, more than double what they were predicting, however, they are not surprised to see high spending this year. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Bell offering 5G service in Atlantic Canada
BCE Inc. is expanding its 5G network into Atlantic Canada, with service launching in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to …
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Telus spending $26 billion in Ontario, Quebec
Telus Corp. is planning to spend a combined $26 billion on network connectivity in Ontario and Quebec over the next three years. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or …
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Xplornet expanding fibre network in Haldimand
Through its newly acquired fibre-based service provider Ocdotus Inc. — which operates as Metro Loop — Xplornet Communications Inc. is expanding its fibre network in Haldimand County, Ontario. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you …
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ENCQOR 5G, Ericsson deploy standalone 5G network
A public-private partnership on 5G technology research in Ontario and Quebec is deploying a standalone (SA) end-to-end 5G network meaning it will no longer have to rely on 4G technology. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media …
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Feds investing $14 million in 5G development for oil, gas, and mining sectors
The federal government is investing $14 million in Redline Communications Group Inc. through its Strategic Innovation Fund for the company to produce “Industrial 5G” products for clients in the mining, utilities, and oil and gas sectors. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Telesat needs proceeds from 3800 MHz to compete: CEO
If Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada doesn’t approve Telesat Holdings Inc.‘s proposal to auction off spectrum it holds in the 3700-3900 MHz band, the company won’t be able to compete with its competitors in the United States, the company’s CEO told the House of Commons Industry committee Thursday. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Encourage 5G network investment to fight climate change: CWTA
Telecom industry group Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) released a report Wednesday outlining how deployment of 5G will help Canada meet its climate goals, linking the issue with the government’s telecom policy. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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Experts say 5G will eventually deliver, but a speed boost for now
Experts are unanimous in saying Canada’s 5G networks will eventually deliver on their promise, transforming the way we use the internet and leading to an uptake in exciting technologies like augmented and virtual reality, autonomous vehicles and remote surgery. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Canada yet to make Huawei decision despite Chinese ‘pressure’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has again refused to put a timeframe on when the federal government will decide whether Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. equipment can be used in the country’s 5G networks, a day after Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains said the Chinese government was “applying pressure” on the issue. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Even as Bell removes its gear, Bell, Telus say Huawei still in play for 5G
Both Telus Corp. and BCE Inc. still won’t rule out partnering with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. for their 5G networks if the government grants permission to do so, despite Bell beginning to replace its ageing Huawei network equipment with that of 5G vendor Nokia Corp. Bell Mobility president Claire Gillies told The Wire Report in …
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Bell partners with Western University for 5G research centre
Western University’s London campus will be transformed into a “living lab” as part of a partnership with BCE Inc. to test applications for the 5G network. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take …
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U.S. threatens to re-assess intelligence-sharing over Huawei
The United States State Department said that if Canada doesn’t ban equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. from the country’s 5G networks, the U.S. will reconsider the intelligence it provides to Canada. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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Telus silent on Scotiabank claim it hasn’t ruled out Huawei as 5G vendor
A day after announcing it would partner with Nokia Corp. and Ericsson AB on its 5G network build, Telus Corp. has not responded to questions about whether that announcement applies to the core or radio access portion of the network. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Questions remain about Huawei gear as Bell, Telus pick Ericsson, Nokia
On Tuesday, BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. announced new partnerships with Ericsson AB and Nokia Corp. on 5G network rollouts, but what that means for their existing 4G network equipment from — and potential future collaboration with — Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. was still unclear. Because the Huawei gear that is currently in place is not …
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Rogers, Quebecor ask CRTC to intervene in small cell dispute with Bell
Rogers Communications Inc. and Quebecor Inc. have asked the CRTC to compel BCE Inc. to allow them to attach small cell technologies to Bell’s poles at rates set by the Support Structure Service Tariffs following years of unsuccessful negotiations. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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5G monitoring same as for all wireless tech: Health Canada
Health Canada has responded to an MPs’ query about what steps it is taking to monitor potential health effects of 5G networks, indicating it is treating 5G no differently than previous generations of wireless technology. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian …
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Huawei’s COVID-19 donation won’t affect decisions: Trudeau
A decision to accept masks and respirators from Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. won’t affect decisions on whether the company can be involved in Canada’s 5G rollout or whether chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou is extradited to the U.S, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Telus confirms it will use Huawei in ‘initial module’ of 5G rollout
Telus Corp. will be using Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. equipment in its initial 5G launch, the company said following a day in which the company’s CEO and CFO had seemingly contradictory messages on the issue. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian …
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Canada likely to follow U.K.’s template on Huawei decision: analyst
The Liberal government will “inevitably” follow the U.K. in banning Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. equipment from the core of Canada’s 5G network, according to National Bank of Canada financial analyst Adam Shine. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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Telecoms deadlocked ahead of 5G rollout: analyst
No major wireless provider stands out as most likely to benefit from Canada’s looming 5G network rollout, despite two players’ extensive combined wireline footline placing them on the “front foot”, RBC Capital Markets analyst Drew McReynolds says. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Videotron choses Samsung as partner for 5G
Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron said Friday it has chosen Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. as its equipment supplier for the deployment of LTE-A and 5G networks. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free …
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Usual fault lines emerging ahead of 3.5 GHz auction
A cap on the amount of 3.5 GHz spectrum any one company can hold in the upcoming auction is not, on its own, “sufficient” for smaller rural-based wireless internet service providers to compete, according to the trade group CanWISP. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Blair says ‘no timeline’ on Huawei ban; Bains promises ‘more’ on prices
OTTAWA — New Public Safety Minister Bill Blair indicated Wednesday he is open to talking to telecoms about whether to ban Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd equipment from 5G networks, while returning Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains promised “additional measures” to lower wireless prices. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Cablecos, Telus join Bell in petition to government on wholesale rate cut
Wednesday saw a flurry of legal moves to overturn a CRTC decision that cut the rates wholesale internet resellers pay for bandwidth from the incumbents, as BCE Inc., Telus Corp. and the country’s major cable companies filed three separate petitions to the governor-in-council asking it to reverse the decision, and Telus doubled up by also filing …
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Rogers and UBC turn on 5G research campus
Rogers Communications Inc. and the University of British Columbia said they have powered the first fully-functional 5G “smart campus” to test applications for the next-generation network. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take …
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Wholesale-based ISPs at a ‘critical’ crossroads: CNOC’s Stein
TORONTO — Smaller, wholesale-based internet service providers may be facing a whole new era next year, president of the Canadian Network Operators Consortium (CNOC) Matt Stein told an industry conference. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media …
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Cell data tracking company continues lobby push, despite tough reception
A company that says its privacy-focused software app can tell employers exactly how their employees are using their phones at work said it hasn’t received support for its product in the country it was born in. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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ENCQOR mmWave 5G service now available at Ottawa site
The public-private partnership known as ENCQOR 5G has now made mmWave spectrum available to participants. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. FREE …
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Green Party platform: no anonymous social media, 5G rollout on hold
The Green Party election platform includes promises to ensure only individuals whose identities have been verified can set up social media accounts and indicates a Green government would require Parliamentary approval to continue the rollout of 5G. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Election 2019: watch for price caps, Netflix regs, Huawei ban
Even before the federal election campaign officially kicked off, telecom price caps already emerged as a proposal that, if implemented, would reverse a decades-long policy trend in Canada and diverge from international norms. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting …
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Telecoms discussing CRTC wholesale rate appeal: Videotron chief
Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron is in talks with other telecom companies about potentially appealing the CRTC’s new rates for wholesale internet service, CEO Jean-François Pruneau told The Wire Report. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you …
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Telus warned gov’t of Huawei ban’s ‘far-reaching impacts’: secret docs
Telus Corp. told the federal government that prohibiting Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.’s equipment from next-generation networks would significantly delay the deployment of 5G — a week before its CEO reassured investors that a ban would be manageable. The company urged the Liberal government not to put in place any additional bans on Huawei equipment for …
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Montreal 5G pilot project coming, Rogers wants in
Rogers Communications Inc. is lobbying the City of Montreal to be involved in the city’s 5G pilot project announced last month, according to provincial lobby records, adding to the acute increase in 5G activity in recent months. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Freedom plans could drive big three back to subsidies: analysts
The launch of new plans from Shaw Communications Inc.’s Freedom will drive more competition in the wireless market, analysts said after the new $0 phone plans were unveiled — warning the new offerings could lead incumbents to reconsider their new equipment financing plans. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Rogers to launch 5G ‘innovation hub’ in Kitchener-Waterloo
Rogers Communications Inc. Monday announced what it is calling a 5G “innovation lab” with the Waterloo-based Communitech. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report …
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Opposition MPs frustrated with reported delay on Huawei decision
Conservative and NDP MPs criticized the Liberal government Tuesday for what appears to be a delay in announcing its decision about whether or not to allow Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.’s equipment to be used in Canada’s 5G networks. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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