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Court nixing Que. site-blocking ‘helpful’ against FairPlay: advocates
The Quebec Superior Court has ruled against a plan by the Quebec government that would have forced Internet service providers (ISPs) to block unauthorized gambling websites, in a decision that could be relevant for an anti-piracy proposal currently in front of the CRTC. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Lucky Mobile now available in all provinces
BCE Inc. announced that its low-cost prepaid mobile service, Lucky Mobile, has launched in Quebec and all of Atlantic 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 digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to …
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72% of Canadians watched 2018 World Cup on Bell properties: Numeris
The 2018 World Cup in Russia saw 25.8 million viewers on BCE Inc. networks in Canada, amounting to 72 per cent of the population and 200 million hours of consumed coverage, the company said in a Tuesday press release. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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CRTC to hold sales practices hearing in October
The CRTC will question telecoms about their sales practices at an October hearing in Gatineau, Que., the regulator said Monday as it launched a consultation. 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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Bell MTS increasing wireless rates, axing unlimited data for new customers
BCE Inc.’s Bell MTS in Manitoba is dropping its province-wide wireless unlimited data plan option and increasing prices for upgrading or new customers, it announced Tuesday. 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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26 GHz band critical for early 5G adoption, telecoms say
The 26 GHz band will be one of the most critical and earliest-adopted bands for 5G services, telecoms said in reply to an Innovation Canada consultation on millimetre (mmWave) wave spectrum, but there’s disagreement about when exactly the government should move to auction it. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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We have no obligation to offer paper bills: telecoms
There is no legal or regulatory obligation on telecoms to offer paper bills, BCE Inc. said in a filing to the CRTC, responding to an application asking the regulator to ensure companies must provide a paper bill to customers who ask for one. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Northwestel on track to complete modernization plan: CRTC
BCE Inc.’s Northwestel is on its way to successfully completing its five-year plan to modernize the northern telecom’s footprint with improved telecommunications infrastructure, the CRTC said 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 digital media news you need. …
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CRTC approves Bell’s Comedy Gold sale to Wow
The CRTC has approved the sale of Comedy Gold from BCE Inc.’s Bell Media to Wow Unlimited Networks Inc. for $6.8 million. 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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Canadian broadcasters drawn by ‘ton of momentum’ in podcasting
In early May, the Liberal government faced questions in the House of Commons about a Canadian citizen who had returned to the country after participating in the ongoing conflict in Syria and Iraq on the side of the Islamic State. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Bell awarded SuperNet contract, to buy Axia in Alberta
BCE Inc. will take over the operation of the entire SuperNet network in Alberta after being awarded a “multi-year” contract from the provincial government, Bell said in a Tuesday press release. 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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Cogeco hires lobbyist with wireless spectrum expertise
Amir Bigloo, who has a history of successful spectrum purchases as CEO of Corridor Communications Inc. (CCI), recently began lobbying on behalf of Cogeco Inc. during a period that saw the telecom vie for more wireless spectrum. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Bell tops broadband speed tests, but falls in customer satisfaction survey
In a pair of studies measuring home internet service this week, BCE Inc. was positioned at the two ends of the spectrum, topping out the list of fastest connections in Canada, but falling to near the bottom of the pack in customer satisfaction. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Crackle ending operations following Bell partnership
Sony Corp.’s ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) service Crackle will cease existence in Canada next week, following a content deal with 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 digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe …
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ISED funding 777-km fibre line in Northern Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) is putting $30 million from its Connect to Innovate program toward a 777 kilometre-long fibre cable that will improve internet connectivity for residents in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and northern British Columbia. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Low-cost data plans need higher caps, lower prices, CRTC hears
The Competition Bureau is among those who are telling the CRTC that mandated low-cost, data-only plans should have more data on offer, in a move that raises the stakes of the regulator’s proceeding on the plans, according to a Desjardins Capital analyst. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Industry should know Canadians concerned about sales practices: Bains
OTTAWA — Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains said Thursday afternoon that he heard directly from both consumers who say they experienced aggressive sales tactics by telecoms and industry sales people who felt pressured by their management. 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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Bell launches TSN/RDS streaming service for $25/month
BCE Inc. has made its TSN and RDS sports channels available without a TV subscription for $24.99 a month. 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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ISED consulting on timelines for 5G devices, 3.5 GHz for mobile use
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is seeking comments, during a consultation on the 3.5 Ghz spectrum, about timelines related to the deployment of the spectrum, including the rollout of 5G equipment and when it should allow for the band’s flexible use for mobile services. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already …
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Bell to launch new on-demand services, content hub
BCE Inc. will launch two new ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) services, rebrand its entertainment specialty channels and centralize its content portfolio under one digital roof. 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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Growth of OTT doesn’t affect broadcast competition: Comp Bureau
The growth of over-the-top (OTT) services did not change the mind of the Competition Bureau when it rejected a deal earlier this week involving two French-language channels. 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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Corus and Bell terminate Historia, Series+ deal
Corus Entertainment Inc. said it has come to an agreement with BCE Inc. to officially terminate a previous arrangement that would’ve seen two of its French-language specialty channels sold to Bell, after the Competition Bureau rejected the deal earlier this week. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Historia, Series+ sale blocked in surprise move
The Competition Bureau has blocked the $200 million sale of the Historia and Series+ channels from Corus Entertainment Inc. to BCE Inc., saying that the reasons that led the bureau to force Bell to divest the channels in the first place were still valid. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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Solve repackaging tiff yourselves: CRTC to Bell, Shaw
Shaw Communications Inc. can repackage BCE Inc.’s Investigation Discovery and there is no need for the regulator to get involved in the disagreement between the two, the CRTC told the two 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 …
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CraveTV price increases to help make up for advertising pressure: analyst
Increasing prices for BCE Inc.’s CraveTV will help improve the performance of Bell’s media division, National Bank analyst Adam Shine said in a Friday note. 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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FairPlay meeting with legal staff, not commissioners: CRTC
An anti-internet piracy coalition did not end up meeting with CRTC commissioners but it did meet with commission lawyers, representatives of the CRTC and BCE Inc. said after documents revealed that the coalition tried to organize such a meeting in July 2017. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Project to upgrade connectivity in all NWT communities completed
Each of the 33 communities in the Northwest Territories (NWT) now has access to 4G wireless connections and internet access of at least 5 Mbps, after the completion of the NWT Broadband Infrastructure project, according to an Infrastructure Canada release on Monday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Security, data concerns drive two-phone phenomenon: Bell CEO
As stories about security and personal data breaches make the headlines, wireless subscribers are adopting a second phone to detach from company use, BCE Inc. head George Cope said at an investors’ conference on Tuesday. 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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FairPlay hits back, claims piracy cost TV providers as much as $761M
The FairPlay coalition has responded to the laundry list of criticism directed toward its proposal to implement a website-blocking regime to fight piracy, arguing, among other points, that the thousands of comments from individuals against the proposal aren’t representative of Canadians’ views. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Big Gig-spawned deals ‘artificially’ inflated churn for Telus
The holiday season caused a dramatic inflation of Telus Corp.’s defection rate at the start the year, CEO Darren Entwistle said Thursday. 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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Supreme Court says it will hear Bell’s simsub appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) will be the final arbiter in the years-long Super Bowl simsub saga, as the highest court in the land will give BCE Inc. the opportunity to argue its case against the CRTC’s ban on simultaneous substitution for the Super Bowl. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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NFB, Bell Media, V Media content coming to Tou.tv OTT service
Three French-language broadcasters will make their content available on the CBC/Radio-Canada-run Ici Tou.tv Extra over-the-top (OTT) platform, according to a release on Tuesday. 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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Industry’s hot streak in wireless continues with Bell’s record Q1
The first three months of 2018 represented one of the most competitive in the wireless business that BCE Inc. head George Cope has seen, he said Thursday, alluding to the record number of wireless subscriber gains in the industry. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Bell loses in small claims court over price increases
A small claims court has decided in favour of a Toronto-area BCE Inc. customer who complained after signing up for a contract term at one price, which Bell proceeded to change unilaterally, according to reports by CBC/Radio-Canada. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Big three unveil low-cost, data only plans to criticism
Canada’s big three wireless carriers have responded to the CRTC’s request to submit proposals on low-cost data-only mobile phone plans, though critics say the plans on offer won’t do much to address affordability. 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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Rogers, Bell add junk food bill concerns to lobby efforts
Rogers Communications Inc. and BCE Inc. have registered to lobby the government on proposed Senate legislation, now moving through the House, to quell the impact of junk food advertising on children, joining critics who lobbied heavily in March about the bill they say will significantly affect the health of traditional TV. This content is available …
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Wholesale payphone service no longer mandated: CRTC
Canada’s biggest telcos will be able to stop providing wholesale service for payphones, the CRTC has determined. 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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It’s not ‘notice-and-Norwich,’ SCC to hear in disclosure costs case
The notice-and-notice regime requires internet service providers (ISPs) to forward copyright infringement notices, not to identify customers to rightsholders for free, a coalition of ISPs and the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) are arguing at the Supreme Court of Canada. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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CRTC asks for public input on Canada’s next multi-ethnic channel licensee
The CRTC wants Canadians to weigh in as it considers the candidates competing for a licence for a multi-ethnic channel with mandatory carriage on basic TV packages. 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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Spike in complaints causing delays at CCTS, mid-year report outlines
Complaints by Canadians about their telecom services increased so much in the second half of 2017 that the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services (CCTS) is experiencing delays in handling some of the files as a result of the increased workload. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Bell celebrates Toronto FTTH build, eyes higher speeds
As BCE Inc. celebrates the completion of the majority of its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) build out in Toronto on Thursday, it’s already making plans to exceed the network speeds officially unveiled today, according to a Bell executive. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Telus now offering mesh WiFi product in Alta. and B.C.
Telus Corp. customers in Alberta and B.C. can now purchase its WiFi mesh network product, called Boost Wi-Fi, to extend coverage of home wireless networks, according to a release on Thursday. 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 adds Toronto production studio to its portfolio
BCE Inc. ‘s media division has purchased a majority stake in a Toronto production studio, according to a release on Thursday. 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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TNW pushing ahead with Part 1 despite WiFi MVNO decision
TNW Wireless Inc. is still hopeful the CRTC will rule in its favour in a Part 1 complaint to force BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. to negotiate roaming plans so it can implement its proposed national WiFi-based wireless service, according to company president Lawry Trevor-Deutsch. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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CRTC consulting on NG911 network efficiency
The CRTC said Monday it is asking for input on next-generation 911 (NG911) network design efficiencies recommended by telcos. 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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Ontario private sector data law timely: MPPs
An Ontario lawmaker is pushing for consent-based privacy legislation focused on governing the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by the private sector. 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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No slow-down for increases in data usage: telecoms
Executives from Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. don’t see demand for wireless data slowing down, they told an investors conference earlier this 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 news you need. Take a free …
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Analysts welcome regulatory certainty after WiFi MVNO decision
The CRTC decision Thursday not to mandate roaming for WiFi-first mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) brings predictability for large telecoms, financial analysts said. 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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ISP coalition stands up to proposed hydro pole price
A coalition of internet service providers (ISPs) is taking the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to task over a proposal to significantly raise the cost of hydro pole installation across the province, which they say will inevitably lead to a higher cost of internet service pushed on customers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already …
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CRTC consulting on Historia, Séries+ sale
The CRTC is accepting comments on the sale of the Historia and Séries+ specialty channels from Corus Entertainment Inc. to 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 digital media news you need. Take a free trial or …
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In telecoms’ year-end, cord-cutting slows, wireline grows
Canada’s publicly-traded telecoms lost fewer TV subscribers in 2017 than in each of the previous two years, while they added enough wireless customers to beat last year’s record high of new wireless adds. 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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Radio-Canada asks broadcasters ‘to pool our strengths’ on OTT, content
CBC/Radio-Canada is in negotiations over opening up its French-language Tou.tv over-the-top (OTT) service “to other broadcasters, producers and creators,” said Michel Bissonnette, executive vice-president of French services, in an open letter. 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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New promise for fixed wireless, as telecoms incorporate LTE, 5G
Advances in fixed wireless technology could make it a more viable option for helping solve Canada’s rural broadband problem, while marrying fixed wireless with 5G shows promise for connecting city-dwellers, according to the companies deploying the service. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Broadband price hikes ‘concerning’: Bains
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains called reports of internet service price hikes by two large telecoms “concerning” on social media 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 …
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CRTC starts next steps on disaggregated regime expansion
The CRTC is asking telecoms to provide information about demand for high-speed internet as the next step toward implementing the disaggregated wholesale regime in regions outside Ontario and Quebec. 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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Billing and collection service to remain mandated: CRTC
The CRTC said in a pair of decisions Wednesday that BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. have to keep offering billing and collection service (BCS) in their operating territories. 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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Big Three leveraging wireless networks for digital ID business
Canada’s major telecoms are among the leading players in the creation of a form of identity verification that uses mobile technology to digitally confirm a person’s authenticity. 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, Huawei test 5G tech for fixed wireless in rural Ontario
BCE Inc. and Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. have successfully tested fixed wireless technology that uses Huawei’s 5G tech in rural parts of Southwestern Ontario, according to a Tuesday press release. 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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Telecoms point to growing WiFi, IoT spectrum demand in ISED consultation
Canada’s telecoms are taking sides on how Innovation Canada should approach the release of more licence-exempt spectrum, including whether more should be allocated for WiFi use, as it prepares for the proliferation of connected devices in a 5G world. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Bell offering steep discounts for Toronto condo dwellers: analyst
BCE Inc. is advertising unusually low-priced promotional offers in downtown Toronto apartment buildings and condos in a bid to gain market share, according to a research note from Barclays analyst Phillip Huang. 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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Judge upholds injunction against Kodi add-on host
The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of a number of telecoms in their case against the man behind TV AddOns. 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 asking employees to support FairPlay at CRTC: report
BCE Inc. is allegedly encouraging its employees to submit comments to the CRTC supporting the anti-online piracy proposal Bell is backing as part of a bigger coalition, University of Ottawa professor Michael Geist wrote on his blog on Tuesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Alt TV quietly becoming significant for Bell: Barclays
BCE Inc.’s Alt TV service is its “underappreciated driver for broadband growth,” Barclays Capital analyst Phillip Huang said in a research note following a meeting with Bell CEO George Cope. 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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Quebecor turning to court over TVA Sports wholesale fee
Quebecor Inc. will seek leave to appeal a recent CRTC decision on the wholesale rate for Quebecor’s TVA Sports in the Federal Court of Appeal. 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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Bell, Telus projects get go-ahead in superclusters announcement
OTTAWA — Two “superclusters” involving BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. are among the five that will receive funding as part of the federal government’s $950 million initiative, according to an announcement Thursday at the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Municipalities argue new definitions, cost-sharing in MAA ‘unworkable’
A group of municipalities is asking the CRTC to take a second look at a decision last year that determined how much data, including coordinates, was necessary for the city to know about a service provider’s underground facilities for the purpose of planning. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Bell to pay $1M in tangible benefits for Larche stations
The CRTC has approved the purchase of four Ontario radio stations by BCE Inc.’s Bell Media from Larche Communications 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 digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to …
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Bell played fair in carriage dispute with Ebox: CRTC
In a decision on Monday, the CRTC ruled that BCE Inc. did not subject independent telecom Ebox Inc. to an undue disadvantage during carriage negotiations. 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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Telecoms defend FairPlay to MPs, call for 5G net neutrality flexibility
OTTAWA — Representatives from Canada’s biggest telecoms argued that flexibility in Canada’s net neutrality framework will be necessary with the advent of 5G, as they answered questions about a proposal to block websites hosting pirated content from parliamentarians Tuesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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High fees, lack of understanding limit personal info access: Citizen Lab
Financial barriers and complex responses still deter individuals from accessing their information held by companies, including telecoms, in Canada, according to a report by Toronto-based privacy advocates Citizen Lab. 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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Shaw’s wireless ambitions will hit big three unevenly: Barclays
Shaw Communications Inc.’s moves to take a larger share of Canada’s wireless market will affect some of the big carriers more than others, Barclays Capital analyst Phillip Huang said in a Wednesday note. 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, Telus report wireless sub gains from December promos
BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. both reported quarterly results for the three months ending on Dec. 31 Wednesday, and while both had significant increases in wireless customer additions, Bell especially appeared to benefit from December’s week of heightened competition. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Bell teams up with Kingston on smart city project
Kingston, Ont., is partnering with BCE Inc. to integrate the company’s Internet of Things (IoT) services into a smart city initiative, after city council approved an “agreement towards a public-private partnership” between the two parties. 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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CTV Super Bowl viewership steady from last year: Bell
Viewership of the Super Bowl on CTV didn’t change much from last year, when the channel experienced a 39 per cent drop following the elimination of simultaneous substitution for the channel, BCE Inc.’s Bell Media said. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Bell’s Snackable TV officially on the menu
BCE Inc.’s Bell Media has officially launched a free, ad-supported mobile app featuring video content in “snack-sized” portions, calling it a “growing new area” in a 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 digital media news …
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Bell successfully tests gigabit speeds on LTE-A network
BCE Inc. said Friday it has achieved gigabit-per-second mobile network speeds during tests near Mississauga, Ont., according to a release on 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 …
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CNOC denied ‘transitional’ access to FTTP under disaggregated regime
In a decision on Friday, the CRTC ruled that the Canadian Network Operators Consortium’s (CNOC) application for transitional access to fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) facilities belonging to large telecoms under the old aggregated wholesale regime should be denied. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Interventions due March 1 in website-blocking proceeding
The CRTC has officially launched the Part 1 process for an application asking the regulator to set up an anti-piracy website-blocking system. 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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1% increase for PNI not enough, creative groups say
Creative groups are standing their ground on spending for programs of national interest (PNI), suggesting that a marginal increase in funding for those programs proposed by the large English-language broadcasters last month is not enough to support Canadian content. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Gov’t points to open internet for ‘legal content’ in FairPlay response
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains has released a statement on a call by a coalition of broadcasters, telecoms and creative groups to begin blocking websites hosting pirated content, in which he emphasized the efficacy of the current copyright protection system. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Cross-industry coalition calls for website-blocking
A broad coalition made up of Canada’s largest telecoms and broadcasters, as well as groups representing content creators, is asking the CRTC to put in place a system to block pirated content. 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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Supreme Court denies Bell’s request for stay on simsub ban
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has denied BCE Inc.’s request for a stay on the ban of simultaneous substitution of commercials during the 2018 Super Bowl, happening in just a weeks time. 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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‘Technical issue’ hurt Rogers churn during Dec. wireless promos: CEO
Rogers Communications Inc.’s systems had a technical glitch that negatively affected the company as it dealt with a high number of customer requests during an industry-wide promotional frenzy in December, executives said Thursday. 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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