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Champagne says planned telecom price hikes go against policy direction
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry is calling on Canadian wireless companies to abandon plans to increase their rates. François-Philippe Champagne released a statement to The Wire Report that noted while some progress has been made in lowering cell prices, Canadians pay too much and there is not enough competition in the marketplace. This …
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Bell being denied MDU access in Kitchener, company complains to CRTC
BCE Inc. has asked the CRTC for urgent relief in a dispute with a building owner and management company over access to a multi-dwelling unit in Kitchener, 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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CRTC reopens Rogers application seeking changes to Bell’s BNS services
The CRTC has reopened a Part 1 application originally submitted by Rogers Communications Inc. back in 2019, asking the regulator to make changes to BCE Inc.’s billed number screening (BNS) database service charges for wireless service providers (WSPs). This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Bell and FirstLight announce new wavelength data routes between Canada and U.S.
BCE Inc. announced Tuesday that in Q1 of 2024 it will be launching new data routes of wavelength services, with speeds of up to 400 Gbps, between Secaucus, New Jersey, Toronto, and Montreal. 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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Bell and Fox forge alliance to boost original CanCon
BCE Inc. and Fox Entertainment Global have unveiled a strategic licensing and distribution partnership, aimed at bolstering Canadian original productions across Bell Media’s platforms, including CTV and Crave, as well as expanding their reach in the United States through Fox, in a Friday press release. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Bell, Northwestel, reach agreements with Iristel to suspend disconnection notices
Iristel Inc. and two BCE Inc. properties have reached separate agreements with Iristel to suspend disconnection notices in an ongoing dispute that is before the CRTC. 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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Bell expands outdoor ad presence with Outfront purchase
BCE Inc. is increasing its footprint in outdoor advertising by buying the Canadian operations of Outfront Media Inc., it was announced Monday. The $410-million deal is expected to close next year, subject to regulatory approval. 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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CRTC boosts Iristel case in Bell disconnection dispute
The CRTC has extended an olive branch to Iristel Inc. in its current dispute with BCE Inc. over disconnection. Bell and Northwestel had threatened to cut off service to Iristel customers in a few weeks over non-payment of fees. The competitive carrier filed a Part 1 application seeking help. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Iristel seeks quick resolution to Bell disconnection threat
Iristel Inc. has filed a Part 1 application with the CRTC against BCE Inc. properties that are threatening the competitive carrier with disconnection. The company is seeking an expedited process so as to avoid disruption of services to its customers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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CRTC chooses Bell over Quebecor in MVNO decision
BCE Inc. came out the winner in a dispute with Quebecor Inc. over mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) access. In a decision released late Tuesday afternoon, the CRTC said it is adopting Bell Mobility’s offer in a final offer arbitration (FOA) ruling. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Sean Cohan replaces Wade Oosterman as Bell Media president
Sean Cohan will take over as head of BCE Inc.’s Bell Media on Nov. 1, the corporation announced Tuesday. He replaces Wade Oosterman, who is retiring. Oosterman will remain as vice chair of BCE and Bell Canada until January 2024 to ensure a smooth transition. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Bell blames Videotron for shuttering of Vrak channel
BCE Inc. has announced it is closing its Vrak Channel and is laying the blame squarely at the feet of Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron division. The cable company has said it will no longer carry the Bell channel. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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WildBrain says Bell is giving one up to its competitor Corus
WildBrain Ltd. is accusing BCE Inc. of breaching its regulatory obligations regarding its English-language services Family Channel, Family Jr., and WildBrain TV, and its French-language service Télémagino and as a result has given Corus Entertainment Inc. an unfair advantage. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Telus announces 6,000 layoffs and 61% net income decline for Q2
Telus Corp. is cutting 6,000 jobs, the company announced Friday. 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 TRIAL Two weeks free access …
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Bell says Rogers is the unresponsive one in pole negotiations
BCE Inc. told the CRTC that it is prepared to allow Rogers Communications Inc. access to its 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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Bell MTS defends service in Manitoba after CCPA study
BCE Inc. subsidiary Bell MTS has responded to a report criticizing how the telecom has operated since it was privatized in 1996. The initial study came from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Bell bought the independent MTS six years ago. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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CRTC entertaining idea of consolidating multiple broadcasting COL requests
The CRTC is seeking comments on whether it should consolidate several broadcasters’ requests to alter its conditions of licence (COLs) into one proceeding. 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 …
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Bell files suit against copper thief who left 1,000 customers without service
Once again BCE Inc. has filed suit against a copper thief who vandalized the company’s property. This time the action has been launched in Fredericton NB against Stuart McCann. Police have accused McCann of stealing copper wire from Bell Aliant, causing 1,000 customers in the New Brunswick capital to lose home phone, internet and TV …
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CRTC seeks information on Bell’s NG911 embargo
The CRTC has sent a letter to BCE Inc.’s Bell Canada demanding to know why the telecom imposed an embargo on next generation 911 (NG911) onboarding and go-live activities. 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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CNOC disputes ILECs’ claims over high speed access proceeding
The Competitive Network Operators of Canada (CNOC) is fighting with two incumbent carriers over filings on the high speed access framework currently before the CRTC. 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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Incumbents oppose CRTC’s expedited review of FTTP access
Incumbent carriers are opposed to the expedited review of the CRTC’s wholesale HSA framework, including its consideration to mandate temporary aggregated access to fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) facilities. 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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Judge rejects broadcasters’ request for increased fine in set-top box case
A Federal Court of Appeal judge has dismissed an attempt by BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc., and Quebecor Inc. to win a greater damages payout from a seller of pre-loaded set-top boxes. 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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CRTC must implement a reasonable test for FTTP rates: Péladeau
The CRTC “must implement a reasonable test” for fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) rates to prevent situations where providers offer prices significantly below approved wholesale rates, according to Quebecor Inc.’s CEO. 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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CRTC approves claims for broadband rollout
Friday the CRTC issued approvals for several claims under the Broadband Fund. Three companies will receive money to roll out infrastructure across the country. 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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Bell and Telus fastest fibre providers: Opensignal report
According to the analytics firm Opensignal, when it comes to fixed broadband connectivity in Canada BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. offer the highest speeds across most regions of the country. 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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Bell catches copper thief red-handed, sues for damages
Three BCE Inc. subsidiaries are suing a man and his co-conspirators for stealing copper wire from seven tower sites in Ontario. On Apr. 5, Bell Canada, Bell Mobility and Northern Telephone filed a claim in Ontario Superior Court against Sylvain Fleury and unnamed accomplices for the thefts. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already …
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Wholesale-based ISPs back Quebecor’s fibre complaint against Bell
The Competitive Network Operators of Canada (CNOC) and TekSavvy Solutions Inc. have both rowed in behind Quebecor Inc. in a complaint the regional competitor filed against BCE Inc. in February over access to Bell’s fibre infrastructure. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Rogers-Shaw, Freedom-Quebecor deals finally closed
After a two-year struggle, Rogers Communications Inc. has successfully completed its takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. The deal closed Monday, the same day that Shaw divested itself of Freedom Mobile, which it sold to Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron subsidiary. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Quebec court will hear Quebecor’s case for damages in pole access fight with Bell
The Quebec Superior Court has rejected a request from BCE Inc. to throw out a complaint from Quebecor Inc. in a long-running dispute between the two companies on pole access. 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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CRTC rejects incumbent delay requests for FTTP and HSA proceedings
The CRTC has denied a request from a number of incumbents, chief among them BCE Inc., to delay the first deadlines in the regulator’s new wholesale broadband and fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) proceedings by two months. 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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Champagne most lobbied minister in Canadian government, survey finds
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne was the most-lobbied minister in cabinet last year, a survey has discovered. Reporters for the Wire Report’s affiliated publications The HIll Times and The Lobby Monitor conducted an in-depth look at the lobbying industry in Ottawa. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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All sides endorse Mazier’s internet bill in committee
Conservative MP Dan Mazier’s private member’s bill on internet service quality metrics got a smooth ride in the House of Commons industry committee on Monday. MPs from all parties backed the bill and all the witnesses who appeared before the panel spoke in favour of the legislation, known as Bill C-288. Their only quibble was …
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Télébec restructuring its residential customer service charges
BCE Inc. subsidiary Télébec is asking the CRTC for permission to restructure its residential customer service charges to align with the way Bell bills its residential customers in its service territory in Quebec and to be exempted from the price floor test. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Roaming rate charge increase ‘unacceptable’: Champagne
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office has denounced plans by BCE Inc.’s Bell Mobility and Telus Corp. to hike roaming charges internationally. The changes take effect next week. 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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CRTC reopens basic television price hike proceeding
The CRTC is reopening its proceeding into whether or not BCE Inc., Cogeco Inc., Bragg Communications Inc., and Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Co. can increase the retail price of so-called “skinny basic” plans from $25 to $28 per month with a yearly indexing mechanism. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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CRTC denies Videotron application for arbitration with Bell
The CRTC has denied an application by Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron unit seeking final offer arbitration (FOA) with BCE Inc.’s Bell Mobility over mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) access service rates. In a Friday letter to both parties, the regulator questioned the sincerity of the parties. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Canadian telecoms waive fees to Turkey and Syria following earthquake
Telecommunications companies across Canada are waiving fees for texts and long distance calls in the wake of the earthquake which struck Syria and Turkey. The waiver will last until the end of the month. 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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Wireless, internet and media lead to strong Bell fourth quarter
BCE Inc. released its fourth quarter results Thursday, reporting 330,743 net activations across various platforms. There were 122,621 postpaid and prepaid mobile phone connections, 104,447 mobile connected devices, 63,466 retail internet and 40,209 IPTV hook-ups. This all led to an increase of 46.6 per cent. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Maritime provinces experience brief 911 outage
The provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island were briefly without 911 service Tuesday. Authorities report service was restored after roughly an hour. 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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Globalive seeks to become national carrier by buying Manitoba spectrum
Frustrated in its attempt to buy Freedom Mobile back from Shaw Communications Inc., Globalive Capital Corp. has announced it wants to acquire Manitoba spectrum licences from Xplore’s now-defunct mobile brand. Globalive operated WIND Mobile until 2016 when it was sold to Shaw and rebranded as Freedom. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Telecoms file briefs on service fees for radio equipment
Rogers Communications Inc. and Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corp. have filed comments with the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) over telecommunications and radio equipment service fees. The ministry asked for the briefs last month. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Telecoms file arguments in Competition Bureau appeal of Rogers-Shaw merger
All eyes in the telecom world will be focused on the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) next Tuesday when it hears the appeal from the Commissioner of Competition over the proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc. The Competition Tribunal dismissed the Competition Bureau’s (CB) original case back in late December. This …
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CRTC has collected more money than it can distribute for Broadband Fund: Bell
BCE Inc. filed an application with the commission to review and vary its decision to make $150 million available for its Broadband Fund in 2022, and in 2023 on an interim basis, arguing it has “obviously collected more money than it can distribute in the next two years.” This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers …
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Bell and Snapchat launch Raptors immersive experience
BCE Inc. announced Friday that the company was partnering with Snap Inc. – the producer of Snapchat – to create what the companies are calling a “unique immersive experience” for fans of the Toronto Raptors. 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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Far North does not need special consideration, Telus tells CRTC
Telus Corp. told the CRTC that it is not charging more for the services it provides in far north communities in British Columbia and Alberta when compared to the rest of its markets in those provinces and it “maintains its position that no special policy considerations are required for the Far North.” This content is …
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Heritage committee finishes clause-by-clause study of C-18
The House of Commons Committee on Canadian Heritage finished clause-by-clause study of bill C-18, the Online News Act, on Friday morning. Committee chair Hedy Fry was scheduled to report the bill back to the chamber that afternoon. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Bell accuses Videotron of not paying 911 fees
BCE Inc. subsidiary Bell Canada is accusing Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron division of reneging on its responsibility to pay for 911 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 …
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Hockey broadcasters win fresh site-blocking order
The start of another hockey season brings another federal court site-blocking order for a trio of telecom companies and sports broadcasters. 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 …
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Supreme Court declines to hear three telecom appeals
In a series of rulings issued on Thursday morning, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed appeals in three cases involving telecom companies. 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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Bell mopped up customers switching from Rogers in Q3
BCE Inc. reported what it said were record subscriber additions in the third quarter of 2022, according to executives speaking to analysts on an earnings call Thursday morning. 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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Facebook threatens to leave Canada, MP wants it to testify on C-18
OTTAWA–Meta Platforms Inc., parent company of Facebook, is so upset that it has not been called to testify about the Online News Act that it is considering halting the sharing of news content in Canada. In a statement from the company, Marc Dinsdale, Head of Media Partnerships for Meta Canada, said the firm does not …
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Feds meet with telecoms over Hurricane Fiona, NS premier unimpressed
Heads of Canada’s major telecommunications companies met with federal officials Wednesday evening to discuss the failures of the system in the Atlantic provinces as a result of Hurricane Fiona. While the ministers in Ottawa had nice things to say about the parlay, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston was underwhelmed. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Bell files review and vary over Videotron pole access decision
BCE Inc.’s Bell Canada has filed a Part 1 review and vary application over a CRTC decision imposing fines of $7.5 million for denying Quebecor Inc. subsidiary Videotron access to poles. 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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Bell introduces gigabit 8.0 in areas of Toronto
BCE Inc. is introducing a new speed tier to its North American customers and subsequently filed a new tariff notification with the CRTC to reflect the changes. 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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Bell will fold EBox into Distributel: Bell CFO
BCE Inc. is planning to maintain recently acquired Distributel Ltd. as a standalone company, but will incorporate it with its other fresh acquisition, EBox Inc., and will treat them both as part of the incumbent’s “value segment.” This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Bell tries again to stop Videotron’s ‘permanent roaming’
BCE Inc. has filed a review and vary application seeking to overturn a May CRTC decision in which the regulator declined to put in place new measures to prevent customers of Quebecor Inc.‘s Videotron from what Bell says is effectively “permanent roaming” on its own network. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Federal government increases connectivity in Quebec and Ontario
The federal government announced two projects on Friday that will increase connectivity for rural residents in Quebec and 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 need. Take a free trial or subscribe to The …
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CRTC puts out request for information on wholesale wireless
The CRTC has issued a request for information from the incumbent wireless carriers and their wholesale competitors on wholesale wireless and roaming access. The Aug. 19 letter poses eight questions to the ILECs and seven to the competitors. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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CRTC investigating Northwestel outage in Nunavut
The CRTC is once again dealing with a service outage from a major carrier, in this case BCE Inc. property Northwestel. According to an Aug. 17 letter to the incumbent telecom, there were service disruptions on Aug. 3 and 4. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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OUTtv licence renewed, becomes must-offer in English Canada
Thursday the CRTC renewed the licence of OUTtv Network Inc. for five years and said it should be on must-offer status in English Canada for four years. That wasn’t good enough for one commissioner. 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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Britain and Australia provide example for internet ads, PIAC says
Canada should look to Britain and Australia for lessons on how to regulate internet advertising, a new study by the Public Interest Advocacy Centre maintains. The consumer group surveyed regulators, industry and stakeholder groups as well as looking at foreign markets when assessing the state of the advertising market in this country. The study, Selling …
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