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ITAC pitching new ‘matchmaking’ innovation hub to gov’t
Andre Leduc recalls introducing Microsoft Inc. Canada president Kevin Peesker to a Montreal-based astrophysicist with a social media analytics 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 you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to …
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Don’t lift 100 Mbps wholesale speed cap: big telecoms
Canada’s large internet service providers say granting the Canadian Network Operators Consortium (CNOC) request to lift the CRTC’s speed cap of 100 Mbps for wholesale internet would eliminate the motivation for providers to adopt its disaggregated wholesale regime. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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ARIN CEO rejects legislative ask for IP address record rules
A regional internet registry is going to walk-back a controversial request it made to Parliament asking for federal rules on IP address record-keeping, which the head of the organization said wasn’t approved by its own board of trustees or CEO before it was submitted and was never officially their position. This content is available to …
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Most Canadians support ‘right to be forgotten’: poll
Canadians appear to be generally in favour of the ‘right to be forgotten’, with most showing support for the idea and a majority saying they would support having it set out in Canadian law, according to a poll released Monday by the Angus Reid Institute. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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ARIN asks Parliament to require ISPs to maintain Whois info
The organization responsible for allocating IP numbers to intermediaries in Canada is raising concerns there may no longer be a strong incentive for companies to keep updated records on IP number allocation or Whois information, and it wants Parliament to address the issue. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Top telecom and media stories to watch for in 2019
As the new year begins, the months ahead promise a new spectrum auction, new CRTC announcements on high-profile files like telecom sales practices, and even potentially a new federal government — to be determined in an election in which the danger of hacking and social media manipulation will itself be a key story. This content …
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More subscribing to basic service speeds, but availability unchanged
Canadians are increasingly signing up for home internet services that meet the CRTC’s basic service standards of 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload, with 36 per cent of high-speed residential subscriptions meeting that target in 2017, compared to 23 per cent a year earlier. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Higher-speed internet plans more expensive in 2018: report
The prices of higher-speed wireline internet plans increased last year, and while the prices of wireless services in Canada are falling, they remain more expensive than in other countries, according a new report released by Innovation Canada Friday afternoon. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Huawei 5G decision won’t be made based on politics: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will rely on expert advice and not pollute with politics its decision on whether to ban Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. from Canada’s 5G networks, comments that come amid domestic and international political pressure over the prospect of a ban. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Lower CRTC latency standards, say large telecoms, northern gov’ts
An application by BCE Inc.’s Northwestel arguing the CRTC’s basic service standards are impossible to meet in the North is finding support from telecoms and the governments of Yukon and Northwest 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 …
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Ethics committee calls for new social media rules
OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is unanimously calling for new rules for social media companies that require them to quickly remove fake accounts and illegal content or face fines, and to increase transparency over their algorithms and political advertising. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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ISPs can resell wholesale service to other providers: CRTC
The CRTC has sided with a small telecom that was reselling wholesale internet service from Bragg Communications Inc.’s Eastlink to other internet service providers, despite Eastlink’s objections. 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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More than half of the world will be online by year-end: ITU
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) says for the first time ever, more than half the world’s population will be online by the end of the year. 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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MP asks ISED to force CRTC internet code extension
NDP MP Brian Masse is asking Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains to force the CRTC to extend the deadline of its submission period for an internet code of conduct after a number of consumer groups said they won’t be participating due to time constraints. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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English Canadian subs to OTT jumps to 65%: MTM
The number of English-speaking adults in Canada subscribing to over-the-top streaming services continues to rise at a brisk pace, according to newly released results from CBC/Radio-Canada‘s Media Technology Monitor. 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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Bar Association tells committee notice-and-notice falls short
OTTAWA — The Canadian Bar Association told MPs Monday Parliament should introduce a new regime to deal with online piracy in the Copyright Act because the current notice-and-notice regime is ineffective. 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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More consumer groups say they won’t participate in CRTC internet code proceeding
The list of consumer groups that say they won’t take part in the CRTC’s internet code proceeding is growing, as more come forward saying they don’t have enough time or resources to participate effectively. 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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Small ISPs welcome ISED consults for fifth tier spectrum licensing area
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has launched a consultation on a newly proposed category of smaller service areas for spectrum licensing, a moved praised by small wireless providers that have pushed for smaller area sizes at auctions that they can afford. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Shaw doubles internet speeds on highest tiers
Existing customers on Shaw Communications Inc.’s top internet packages, and new customers on those tiers, will see a permanent doubling of their speeds at no additional cost, the company 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 …
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CRTC requests advice on broadband data, maps
The CRTC is asking telecoms and satellite broadband providers for feedback on broadband maps and data sets it compiled from information they gave the commission, in light of criticism from the auditor general that current mapping methods aren’t specific enough to determine internet gaps. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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VMedia now serving all provinces after Atlantic push
VMedia Inc. recently launched its full suite of services in all four Atlantic Canada provinces, meaning it now operates in all 10 provinces. 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 could see $100M benefit from fed tax plan in 2019: analyst
The federal government’s recently-tabled tax strategy allowing telecoms to deduct taxes at a higher rate more quickly on assets may benefit BCE Inc. to the tune of $100 million in 2019, according to analyst Adam Shine of National Bank. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Google asks MPs for ‘flexible copyright exemption’ for AI
OTTAWA — Alphabet Inc.’s Google wants members of Parliament to include a “flexible copyright exemption” for AI and machine learning copying in the Copyright Act, adding to a chorus of voices from digital companies calling on Parliament to address the issue. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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‘We’re repeating it again’: CCTS sees complaints jump nearly 60 per cent
The Commission for Complaints for Telecom-Television Services (CCTS) saw a “rapid” and “significant” spike in telecom and TV complaints this year –– a figure that jumped nearly 60 per cent for 2017-18, according to its annual report released Tuesday, which also showed Wireless Code breaches up 30 per cent. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Cogeco wants to put fibre cables in Ottawa River
Part of Cogeco Inc.’s plan to deliver gigabit internet service to its footprint is to put two fibre cables at the base of the Ottawa River, according to a company spokesman. 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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PIAC says CRTC ‘railroading’ internet code, boycotts proceedings
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre says it is boycotting the CRTC’s internet code proceedings, a move that comes after the regulator denied an application by consumer groups for a time-extension on filing until after it issues its sales practices report. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Cogeco expands gigabit to Quebec, Wi-Fi service in Ontario
Just as it did in Ontario, Cogeco Inc. is now expanding its gigabit internet plans to target Quebec markets as well, according to a Thursday 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 news you need. …
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Elections commissioner expects ‘very positive’ relations with tech giants in 2019
OTTAWA — Canada’s elections commissioner said his office has nurtured a good relationship with employees of the tech giants and doesn’t expect that to deteriorate going into the country’s next federal election. 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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OPC on global working group addressing AI challenges
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner and its counterpart in Quebec are party to a “permanent working group” seeking to deal with the challenges wrought by artificial intelligence, it said following a conference held on the matter. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Political parties ‘bumbling rubes’ on data: CPC campaign chair
OTTAWA — The head of the Conservative Party’s 2019 national election campaign says it’s not worth getting “overly concerned” about manipulative techniques used by Cambridge Analytica after its political data harvesting controversy, because they didn’t work. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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AG finds flaws in rural connectivity funding, spectrum auction process
OTTAWA — The federal government has been lagging behind on rural broadband deployment despite “significant investments” by the public and private sectors, according to a report by Canada’s auditor general tabled in Parliament Tuesday. 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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ISED’s low-income internet program launches
A government program intended to connect low-income families with affordable internet launched 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 …
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Indigenous ISP lobbies to get piece of allocated fed funds
An indigenous telecom vying for federal support to provide Northern Manitoba communities with fibre internet is trying to claim a share of Innovation Canada money announced in January, following a breakup with another group that was the recipient of the government’s funds. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Facebook to cooperate with French regulators on pilot project
The French government will work with Facebook Inc. on a new initiative to help stamp out hate speech, French president Emmanuel Macron announced 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. Take a free …
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Voltage reverse class action motion moving ahead
A reverse class action case that has been stalled for nearly two years over the issue of costs will now move forward, after plaintiff Voltage Pictures LLC put up $75,000 in security for defence costs. 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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Broadcasters ‘perfectly positioned’ to leverage podcast boom
TORONTO — Broadcasters should think about renting out their own studios to fledgling podcasters as a way of getting involved in the massive growth of podcasts over the 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 …
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Helix to be ‘superior’ to Bell’s Fibe: Videotron CEO
As CEO Manon Brouillette wrapped up her last quarterly results with Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron Thursday, she said two new offerings developed under her reign will set up the company to take on the competition, both big and small. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Former CRTC commissioners criticize Harnessing Change report
TORONTO — The idea of cross-subsidization of industries did not find many open arms on the final day of the ISP Summit on Wednesday, as former CRTC commissioners spoke in favour of maintaining the line between the role of broadcasting and telecommunications. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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‘An existential crisis’: CNOC files Part 1 on disaggregated criteria
TORONTO — An industry group representing smaller internet providers is asking the CRTC to reconsider aspects of its disaggregated wholesale internet service regime, which it says is forcing its members to comply with an unrealistic arrangement that is threatening to leave them out of competition in delivering higher-speed internet. This content is available to …
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Bell hits Videotron with $100M infringement suit
BCE Inc.’s Bell Media is suing Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron for copyright and trademark infringement after a licencing agreement between the two companies expired. 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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Consumer groups warn MPs against site-blocking pitches
OTTAWA — Consumer advocacy groups are cautioning MPs against proposals that would make site-blocking in Canada easier, after a push for those anti-piracy policies failed at the CRTC failed last 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 …
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Lack of infrastructure, bylaws challenges for remote connectivity
TORONTO — Remote communities looking to build internet as an essential service are being challenged by more than just financing, as internet service providers (ISPs) looking to take-on the task of delivering service in those areas face unique circumstances not seen in bigger metropolitan areas. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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Comms law review panel extends comment period
The comment period for the government-appointed, blue-ribbon panel that’s reviewing Canada’s communications laws is being extended into next year. 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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Cogeco’s transition to new customer system drags down Q4
Cogeco Inc.’s implementation of a new customer management system, which CEO Philippe Jetté said in a press release proved to be “more challenging than initially anticipated,” affected its Canadian subscriber counts in the fourth quarter. 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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Comms acts review panel urges ‘practical’ submissions
OTTAWA — Members of the panel tasked with providing recommendations to bring Canada’s communications laws into the digital era are urging public submissions be “concrete” and “practical” to hasten the resulting report’s ability to pass government scrutiny. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Rogers’ network ‘our contribution’ to content ecosystem: VP
OTTAWA — The billions of dollars Rogers Communications Inc. says it’s plowing into developing networks of the future are its contribution to the country’s struggling Canadian content system, the company’s vice-president of regulatory affairs said Wednesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Most Canadians concerned with ‘fake news’ in next election: MTM
A year away from the next federal election, a majority of Canadians are concerned about the effect of ‘fake news’ on the electoral process, according to a new report by Media Technology Monitor (MTM), which is a research product of CBC/Radio-Canada. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Ontario, Saskatchewan didn’t agree to ISED broadband strategy
Last week, ministers of innovation and economic development from three levels of government committed to working together toward internet speed requirements that match the CRTC’s basic services objective, but ISED confirmed Thursday that Ontario and Saskatchewan did not explicitly agree to the initiative. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Bell, Rogers defend sales practices to CRTC
GATINEAU –– BCE Inc. and Rogers Communications Inc. defended their sales tactics Friday after a week of CRTC hearings on aggressive and misleading sales practices, where numerous witnesses and smaller carriers pointed fingers at the big players for creating a problem. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Shaw feels the competitive heat on wireline
Shaw Communications Inc. reported wireline results for the fourth quarter that analysts characterized as disappointing and the company said were the result of fierce competition from rival Telus Corp. 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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VMedia aims to ‘fast track’ plans with public play: co-founder
George Burger, co-founder of Ontario-based telecom VMedia Inc., says he knows his company can fulfill its objectives, such as expanding into more multi-dwelling units and accelerating its TV product offerings, on its own, but doing that would be faster as a publicly-traded entity. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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TekSavvy tells CRTC about incumbents trying to ‘poach’ customers
GATINEAU — TekSavvy Solutions Inc. told the CRTC Wednesday that a sales code of conduct for the telecom industry should cover technician service visits because its customers have complained about bigger companies using those encounters to pitch their own services. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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VMedia looking to go public through reverse takeover
VMedia Inc. has come to an agreement Tuesday to buy a small company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange in a move that will allow it to become publicly traded without having to go through an initial public offering (IPO). This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Ensure ISPs don’t have to contribute money to CanCon: CCSA
The Canadian Communications Systems Alliance (CCSA) is asking the Senate transport and communications committee to consider precluding in law a requirement for internet service providers (ISPs) to contribute money to Canadian content, its CEO said Tuesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Alberta court rules city bylaw lacks jurisdiction over telecom builds
Canada’s major telecoms have succeeded in getting an Alberta court to rule that a municipal access bylaw in Calgary can’t regulate the building of telecommunications 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. …
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Bell partners with Ford on built-in wireless service for cars
BCE Inc. said Thursday it will be the first Canadian telecom to offer built-in wireless service for cars. 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 introduces virtual network services platform
BCE Inc. is now offering its enterprise customers the ability to manage their networks remotely, the company said in a press release 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 …
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Allow ISPs to access inside wire — for a fee: CNOC
The CRTC should set up a regime to allow internet service providers to use the inside wire of a multi-unit building, but they should have to pay for that access, a group representing small internet service providers is arguing. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Videotron losing its CEO as Brouillette announces departure
Manon Brouillette, who has been at the helm of Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron for the past five years, is leaving the company in what National Bank analyst Adam Shine said is a surprise move. 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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Data gaps a connectivity issue for indigenous communities
Organizations working on mapping internet connectivity issues in rural and remote communities are being encouraged to take their work further to bridge a gap that some indigenous community representatives are saying is left by the incompleteness of government data. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Canada waiting on other countries for new digital tax rules: Morneau
Canada has been “pushing hard” to speed up development of a plan for the G20 to “make sure that digital companies pay their fair share of tax,” Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau said Friday, but Ottawa plans to wait for some amount of international consensus to emerge before it acts. This content is available to …
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Bandwidth pressures a concern for indigenous ISPs
Internet service providers (ISPs) in rural and remote communities are trying to keep up with the appetite of users consuming ever-higher amounts of data, especially as video streaming services and gaming become mainstays in the household. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Ad sales up 6%, but CBC still wants out of ‘softening’ ad market
CBC/Radio-Canada saw a nearly six per cent boost in its total ad revenue over the past year, bringing it up to $318 million across English and French markets which, in turn, drove up its total self-generated revenue, according to the Crown corporation’s annual report. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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TeraGo to start GTA 5G fixed wireless trial
TeraGo Inc. will repurpose spectrum it bought nearly a decade ago for a 5G fixed wireless trial in the Greater Toronto Area, the company 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 …
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Lawyers warn of ‘notice fatigue’ from OPC breach guidelines
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s (OPC) draft reporting guidance for the new mandatory breach reporting regime could lead to “notice fatigue,” a situation where Canadians involved in data breaches might “ignore or fail to fully appreciate the consequences of having their personal information compromised,” a trio of lawyers warned in a consultation submission. This …
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Quebecor focused on convergence with new radio offering: Desjardins
A new online radio service from Quebecor Inc. indicates the company is “putting convergence back at the forefront of its strategy,” Desjardins analyst Maher Yaghi said in a research note 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 …
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Canada joins allies in calling out Russian cyberattacks
The Canadian government took part in a coordinated international effort Thursday to condemn “a series of malicious cyber-operations” by Russia. 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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Google Canada asks MPs for Copyright Board reform
OTTAWA — Alphabet Inc.’s Google wants to see the Copyright Board of Canada tariff setting process simplified, its government relations counsel told members of Parliament Thursday, but at the same time he said a legislative overhaul of the Copyright Act isn’t necessary to deal with artist remuneration. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Senators criticize makeup of comms acts review expert panel
OTTAWA — Two senators on the Senate transport and communications committee raised concerns to federal bureaucrats testifying Wednesday night that the Liberal government’s expert panel tapped to review the country’s communications laws isn’t diverse enough in its makeup. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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CRTC should have oversight over utility poles: telecoms
Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. are both asking the federal government to make it easier for telecoms to access infrastructure such as roads and utility poles as they deploy 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 …
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CRTC reviewing ISPs’ differential pricing practices
The CRTC is reviewing Canadian ISPs’ traffic management and differential pricing practices for compliance with its net neutrality framework, according to a letter sent out by the commission requesting specific information from ISPs. 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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More than half of internet traffic is encrypted: Sandvine
Internet traffic is “more encrypted than ever,” with a “conservative estimate” suggesting more than half of all internet traffic is encrypted, according to Sandvine Corp.’s 2018 Global Internet Phenomena 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 …
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New NAFTA allows Super Bowl simsub ahead of SCC review
The new trade pact forged by Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) holds onto a key exemption for Canada’s cultural industries but contains a range of revisions to intellectual property, digital trade and broadcasting policies, including the overturning of a controversial CRTC decision preventing substituting American ads …
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CRTC rural broadband fund speed targets draw criticism
The CRTC revealed Thursday the details of the $750 million rural broadband fund that’s been in the works for nearly two years, prompting criticism from some groups concerned about what they say are low speed criteria. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Big telecoms ask MPs for beefed up anti-piracy measures
Some of the battles taking place before the CRTC related to site-blocking are now playing out on Parliament Hill, as big telecoms ask MPs studying the Copyright Act to strengthen anti-piracy measures to respond to a new wave of commercial piracy. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Telecom execs praise ‘healthier,’ ‘balanced’ regulatory environment
Representatives from BCE Inc. and Rogers Communications Inc. described a favourable relationship with regulators at a CIBC investors conference Wednesday, where they also addressed competition between the largest telecoms. 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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Broadcast, telecom acts review panel kicks off consultation
OTTAWA — The expert panel in charge of reviewing Canada’s communications legislation launched its consultation process Tuesday, on the same day a former CRTC chairman urged a Senate committee to adopt an “internet-centric” approach and completely separate telecom and broadcasting laws and regulators. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Traffic management company Martello to get $2M in NRC funding
The network performance-management company Martello Technologies Group Inc. announced Monday it’s getting up to $2 million in funding from the National Research Council of Canada through the Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program. 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 lets CCTS-avoiding telecoms off with a warning
The CRTC won’t take any punitive actions against six small telecoms for not joining the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS), since they have now become 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 …
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Senators asked to champion net neutrality in comms laws review
OTTAWA — Lawmakers need to make net neutrality a major priority and imprint the principle into any new communications legislation, University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist and Carleton University communication studies professor Dwayne Winseck told Senators Tuesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Northwestel boosting speeds threefold in October
BCE Inc.’s Northwestel says it will begin providing internet service at speeds three times as fast as those currently available next month through its upgraded satellite 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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