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Privacy commish flags ‘flaw’ in new elections bill
OTTAWA — Proposed legislation that will require federal political parties to have and make public privacy policies covering the collection and use of electoral information is a “small” step in the right direction, but a lack of enforcement is a major concern in the bill, privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien told The Wire Report Tuesday. This …
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Frontier-Eastlink tariff tiff could affect other ISPs, CNOC warns
A dispute between two internet service providers (ISPs) over the interpretation of a wholesale internet tariff could have wider consequences for other small internet providers, according to the Canadian Network Operators Consortium (CNOC). 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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Trade committee recommends sales tax for foreign ‘intangible products’
The House standing committee on international trade is calling on the government to implement sales taxes on “intangible products” sold by foreign companies, improve rural internet access and enhance competition in the wireless market, in a report released on Thursday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Don’t allow social media data use by political parties: professor
OTTAWA — There is no reason for political parties to be using social media data in election campaigns, a Laval University political science professor argued Thursday, suggesting such use should be banished. 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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Voltage asks SCC for ‘teeth’ in notice-and-notice
Voltage Pictures LLC’s lawyer told the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) Thursday that while the “sky isn’t quite falling” when it comes to the damaging effects of piracy, it needs to be easier for rightsholders to go after those infringing their intellectual property. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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CRTC rejects CUPE ask to pull digital media exemption
The CRTC will not do anything about a Part 1 application filed by CUPE’s Provincial Council for Communications (CPSC) asking it to drop its regulatory exemptions for digital services because the arguments made in its Part 1 are similar to ones the union has made in the past. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers …
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AggregateIQ denies whistleblower claims to ethics committee
OTTAWA — The heads of West Coast-based software developer AggregateIQ Data Services Ltd. denied a number of allegations over its involvement with SCL Group Inc.’s Cambridge Analytica before a House of Commons ethics committee on 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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Dispute over reselling wholesale service to other ISPs in front of CRTC
Frontier Networks Inc. is turning to the CRTC in a disagreement over whether the small telecom can resell wholesale internet service from Bragg Communications Inc.’s Eastlink, according to a CRTC Part 1 application. 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 email users mad about missing data mining opt-out
Rogers Communications Inc. customers spoke out on social media this week about the use of their data for advertising purposes through the Verizon Communications Inc.-owned Yahoo email product, as well as the lack of easy options to opt out of the processing. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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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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Hey Siri, 39% of Canadians are talking to their electronics: MTM
Virtual assistants are beginning to take hold in Canada, with almost 40 per cent of respondents saying they’ve used one in the past month, according to a survey by Media Technology Monitor (MTM), a CBC/Radio-Canada project. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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MPs critical about Facebook contact ahead of committee appearance
Facebook Inc.’s attempt to reach out to members of the Parliamentary committee looking into its ongoing data leak scandal before its appearance at the House ethics committee is “inappropriate,” NDP MP Charlie Angus told reporters 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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B.C. court dismisses Google case in Equustek
A British Columbia court said it will not set aside or change a provincial court decision to force Alphabet Inc. to remove an alleged bad actor from its search results, pointing to weak new evidence brought by Google that experts say made for an unsurprising decision. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Report calls for ‘larger role’ for small rural broadband players
OTTAWA — The House of Commons standing committee on industry, science and technology has released recommendations on how the government should tackle the problem of rural broadband access in Canada that call for intentionally favouring small and non-traditional providers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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CRTC adds wholesale internet to quality of service regime
The rules governing quality of wholesale services provided by large telecoms to smaller providers will now apply to wireline internet service, the CRTC said in a decision 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 …
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Cogeco qualifies for wireless auction, CEO says no more
Despite qualifying this week for an auction of wireless spectrum, the head of Cogeco Inc. refused to answer questions about the company’s intentions on wireless going forward. 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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Freedom on new, ‘sustainable’ trajectory after record sub adds: Shaw
On the heels of record wireless subscriber growth in its second quarter, Shaw Communication Inc.’s Freedom is on a path to steady growth, its president said on a conference call Thursday, emboldened by migrations to higher-priced data plans and stronger retention of existing customers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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Equipment developer to get $11.5M loan for satellite broadband
A Montreal-based satellite network company will receive $11.5 million of federal government funding — out of its $1.2 billion Strategic Investment Fund — to build rural and remote broadband infrastructure, according to a news release on Wednesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Northern Ontario community to get funds for internet infrastructure
The federal government announced money towards the construction of internet backbone infrastructure in a Northern Ontario Indigenous community 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 or subscribe to The …
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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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Manitoba town launches no-fee internet service
Last week, the city of Morden, Manitoba announced a May start date for a utility-like fixed wireless internet service that will be provided to residents at no monthly cost, according to its website. 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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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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FairPlay regime ineffective, counter to Telecom Act: opponents
A proposal to implement a website-blocking system to fight piracy has drawn opposition from academics and advocacy groups in Canada, as well as input from international players and unusually high engagement from the public. 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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Spectrum auction complexity barrier for fixed wireless providers: Nordicity
OTTAWA — Complex auction and government subsidy application processes are among challenges facing fixed wireless providers looking to obtain spectrum, Nordicity’s Stuart Jack said in a presentation at the CanWISP 2018 conference on Wednesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, …
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NDP targets net neutrality, data and privacy rights in new motion
OTTAWA — Members of the federal NDP introduced a sweeping motion Wednesday that, if passed, would push all Canadian departments and agencies to prioritize such things as digital data and privacy rights in their activities. 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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Next gen WiFi to bolster connected homes, open space connectivity
GATINEAU — The next generation of WiFi will incorporate LTE technology that will allow more devices to connect to the network simultaneously, a representative from Intel Corp. told a fixed wireless conference on 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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Internet Society establishes lobby footing in Canada
A decades-old organization that is pushing for a multilateral approach to decision-making on the future of the internet has registered to lobby the government for the first time. 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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Enough consultation, time for action on connected cars: experts
The government has spent years consulting on connected and autonomous cars and now is the time for it to act, Barrie Kirk, executive director of the think tank Canadian Automated Vehicles Centre of Excellence (CAVCOE), told a Parliamentary committee on the first day of its new study on the topic. This content is available to …
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Negative views of Facebook up after data scandal: Angus Reid
Over the last month, the number of people who hold an unfavourable public opinion of Facebook Inc. has increased, and almost three-quarters of respondents to an Angus Reid survey plan on making changes to their use of the platform, according to data released by the research company on Monday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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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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Phishing, DDoS attacks still dogging Canadian businesses: CIRA
There is high awareness of cyber threats among businesses with .ca registrations, but a sizeable sum of small and large organizations surveyed by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) over the tail end of 2017 still experienced attacks involving ransomware and distributed denial-of-service. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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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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Low-cost data plans ‘superior alternative’ to WiFi-first MVNOs: Scott
Having facilities-based carriers offer low-cost data-only plans is a better way to fulfill the government’s goals of more affordable wireless options for consumers than mandating roaming access by WiFi-first mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), CRTC chairman Ian Scott said Thursday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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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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5G project gets $400M for grants, infrastructure and research centres
OTTAWA — A public-private partnership to foster 5G technology research in Ontario and Quebec will receive funding to the tune of $400 million over the next five years, according to an announcement Monday. 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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Federal gov’t chipping in $17M for high-speed connections in Alberta
Organizations in Alberta will receive $22.5 million in federal and private funds to build high-speed internet connections in the province, according to a release from Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada on Thursday. 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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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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Treat Facebook as broadcaster in 2019 election: professor
OTTAWA — Treating social media companies, such as Facebook Inc., as broadcasters could help keep them in line with election regulations and curb unwanted influences resulting from unbalanced perspectives, a law professor at the University of Ottawa argued Wednesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Videotron ‘full speed’ ahead on IPTV: Brouillette
Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron is working on deploying its new IPTV service as quickly as possible, Manon Brouillette, CEO of the company’s telecom division, told analysts in a conference call Wednesday. 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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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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Equustek case back in B.C. court over internet jurisdiction
A British Columbia court will not delay hearing a challenge brought by Alphabet Inc. against a worldwide search result ban a previous court ordered, in a case that law professor Michael Geist says could have implications for how the courts deal with jurisdiction issues when it comes to the internet. This content is available to …
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House ethics committee backs right to be forgotten in Canada
The government should consider including frameworks for a right to erasure and a right to de-indexing in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the House of Commons ethics committee is recommending in a new report. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Budget’s cybersec plans invoke questions about transparency: professor
As the federal government announced schemes to bolster Canadian cybersecurity in Tuesday’s budget, with a new strategy and two centralized agencies, legal experts are asking how accountable and effective the organizations will be. 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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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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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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ISED says no to TerreStar’s bid for more spectrum
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada has decided against assigning additional unlicenced spectrum to TerreStar Solutions Inc. following opposition from a number of 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 you need. Take a …
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25% of Shaw workforce takes voluntary buyout, CFO leaving
Shaw Communications Inc. has revealed that 3,300 employees, or a quarter of its total staff, will take the company up on its offer of voluntary buyouts in a move that will cost $450 million next quarter, but then save it an expected $225 million a year. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Privacy protections ‘implicit’ in C-59: CSE
OTTAWA — Representatives from the Communications Security Establishment (CSE), when asked Tuesday about critics calling for stronger language around privacy in Bill C-59, told MPs that protections found in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms already apply to the agency under the legislation. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Ian Morrison steps down from watchdog Friends
Ian Morrison, the co-founder of Friends of Canadian Broadcasting, is handing over the reins of the organization after 32 years leading the watchdog. 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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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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C-59 CSE hacking powers could put Canadians at risk: OpenMedia
OTTAWA — The Canadian Security Establishment (CSE) could inadvertently be putting Canadians at risk by engaging in active cyber operations, advocacy group OpenMedia told a House committee studying new national security legislation on Thursday. 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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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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Liberals signal interest in enshrining net neutrality in law
OTTAWA — The idea of of explicitly making net neutrality part of Canada’s laws has been floated in recent days by federal politicians, with a Liberal MP planning to introduce a motion on the subject in the House of Commons and the question popping up at the House ethics committee. This content is available to …
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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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Privacy, cybersecurity, spectrum key for connected cars: senators
Earmarked spectrum, cybersecurity improvements and increased privacy watchdog powers are among the recommendations of a report released on Monday by the Senate standing committee on transport and communications, which has been studying the autonomous vehicles industry in Canada. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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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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FCC’s Pai slams U.S. nationalized 5G proposal
Following reports that the United States government was considering building its own 5G network, Ajit Pai, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has publicly come out against the proposal. 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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Canada to test border ID system using blockchain, biometrics
Canada and the Netherlands are teaming up to test a system for identifying travellers at country borders using biometrics, cryptography and blockchain technology. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial …
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OPC says search engine de-indexing right exists in Canada
Canadians have the right to ask search engines to remove links to results in some cases, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) said in a report released Friday, which concluded individuals can challenge the accuracy and completeness of, as well as the extent to which search results involving their name are up-to-date. …
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CRTC declines review request on internet affordability
In a Thursday decision, the CRTC denied an effort by a collection of public advocacy groups that sought to have the regulatory body take a firmer stance on affordability of internet 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 …
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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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10M Canadians affected by cybercrime in 2017: Symantec report
Within the last year, 10.14 million Canadians were affected by cybercrime, losing a combined $1.8 billion, according to a new report from digital security product provider Symantec 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 you …
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Bell intros product for improved home internet
In a release on Wednesday, BCE Inc. said it launched its residential mesh WiFi product. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. FREE …
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Vancouver now home to largest public WiFi network in Canada
From Gastown to Granville St., there are now about 550 places to access free WiFi throughout the city of Vancouver, 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 …
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Can telecoms cut through the blockchain hype?
The federal government said Friday it is “experimenting” with blockchain technology to create a public record of grants and contributions — an announcement that followed what seems to be a growing amount of hype over blockchain in the past year. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Bell, Telus sign on to Ericsson’s TV platform
BCE Inc. said Thursday it has signed a deal with Ericsson AB to use its TV platform, following a similar announcement from Telus Corp. in December. 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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Distributel teams up with Eeyou network on northern Quebec service
A Cree-owned non-profit will partner with Distributel Communications Ltd. to bring a bundle of telecom services to regions around James Bay in spring 2018, according to a release on Wednesday. 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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Coastal B.C. communities to get $45M toward better internet
The federal government will plow a large chunk of a $45.4-million investment for high-speed internet along coastal British Columbia, including remote and First Nations communities, according to a joint government announcement on Wednesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, …
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Canadian IP, tech targets during gov’t travel: CSIS
In an instructional guide released to government employees, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) recommended high levels of vigilance in protecting personal information during international travel. 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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31% of Canadians ‘extremely concerned’ about fake news: MTM
Nearly half of Canadians are concerned to some degree about the consequences of the phenomenon of fake news, with 31 per cent saying they are “extremely concerned,” according to a new report from Media Technology Monitor. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Citing gov’t signals, Cogeco CEO indicates renewed interest in wireless
MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. is feeling more optimistic about the possibility of entering the wireless market, potentially as a facilities-based operator, president and CEO Louis Audet 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 …
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BroadbandTV opens mobile game-making division
In a release on Wednesday, digital media company BroadbandTV Corp. (BBTV) announced the launch of a mobile game development division with an eye to creating content to be featured by its streaming talent. 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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$43.7M in Connect to Innovate funds allocated for Manitoba
The federal government will spend $38.5 million of its $500 million of Connect to Innovate funding to build backbone networks in rural Manitoba, 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 news …
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CIRA partners with Amazon on community investment program
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) said in a press release Monday that projects funded as part of its Community Investment Program will now have access to Amazon.com Inc.’s Amazon Web Services programs. 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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PIAC asks CRTC to investigate telecom sales practices
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) has written to CRTC chairman Ian Scott asking him to launch an inquiry into telecom companies’ sales practices. 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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Sidewalk Labs, civil liberties group register to lobby
Alphabet Inc.’s Sidewalk Labs kicked off the new year by registering to lobby the federal government, while telecom and broadcasting communications in November grew significantly from the month before. 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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As programmatic ads grow, GDPR could pose a problem: expert
Automatic, data-based advertising has grown significantly over the years and now it’s even making the move to billboards — but it’s a trend that could, in some cases, face challenges due the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), especially should the Canadian government change its privacy laws in response to that legislation. This content …
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CRTC digs into reasons behind Canadians’ content consumption choices
The CRTC launched a survey Thursday to find out why Canadians consume content the way they do, including why many still turn to traditional TV and radio while others go exclusively online. 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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