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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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Telus, Corus jockeying over PVR cloud storage rules
Corus Entertainment Inc. is taking issue with a request by Telus Corp. to have Parliament change the rules for storing personal video recorder (PVR) recordings on network servers, warning the server-space-saving proposal could hurt the video-on-demand market. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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CRTC approves telecoms’ proposed low-cost data plans
The CRTC has chosen not to make changes to lower-cost data plans suggested by telecoms, accepting the plans as envisioned by the companies, in a decision that angered consumer advocates — whose proposals for cheaper alternatives went unheeded. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Wireless subs ‘on-track’ after Black Friday, but no winner: Barclays
There doesn’t appear to be a clear winner among Canadian telecoms after the intense sales period around Black Friday, according to Barclays Capital 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 digital media news you need. Take …
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ISED announces signing of first supercluster funding agreement
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains announced the federal government has signed a funding agreement with the group constituting its “advanced manufacturing” supercluster Tuesday, showing that Ottawa is ready to start handing out funding for its supercluster initiative. 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 posts wireline gains at expense of Shaw
Telus Corp. ended its third quarter with 187,000 new customers, reporting growth that beat expectations in wireline and was likely gained at the expense of its Western rival Shaw 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 …
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Telus and Rogers latest to upgrade LTE networks for IoT expansion
Telus Corp. is the latest telecom to upgrade its LTE network to support a broader array of internet of things (IoT) devices ahead of the anticipated deployment of 5G technology. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media …
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Shaw proposes banning third-party door-to-door sales
Shaw Communications Inc. is proposing a ban on third-party door-to-door sales to curb aggressive and misleading sales practices in the telecom industry. 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 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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Former Telus employee can continue working at Rogers: B.C. court
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ruled that Telus Corp. can’t stop a former employee from immediately joining Rogers Communications Inc. despite signing a contract that forbids him from jumping ship within a year. 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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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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Iristel sues Telus for $135M in unpaid call services
Iristel Inc. is suing Telus Corp. for $135 million in withheld payments it said is owed to the company for terminating Telus’ customer calls, escalating tensions between the two in an ongoing fight over alleged traffic simulation practices. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Barclays predicts ‘smooth sailing’ at Telus after VP exit
The upcoming departure of Telus Corp.’s president of consumer and small business, Dave Fuller, shouldn’t disrupt the company, according to Barclays Capital 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 digital media news you need. Take a …
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Allow ISPs to apply notice-forwarding costs to deter abuse: Telus
OTTAWA — Fraudulent copyright infringement claims made through Canada’s notice-and-notice system can be dealt with by forcing the party making the claim to pay a fee to internet service providers (ISPs), Telus Corp. told a parliamentary committee studying the Copyright Act on Monday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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Feds paid $190,000 in late-fees to telecoms: documents
The federal government spent at least $190,600 on late-payment fees and interest charges to telecom companies since September 2016, according to documents tabled recently in Parliament. 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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Rogers claims Iristel inflated its call traffic by over 295%
Rogers Communications Inc. is backing Telus Corp. in its traffic stimulation fight with Iristel Inc., claiming that the phone traffic that was supposed to be eliminated by an earlier CRTC decision has reemerged. 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 3 offer twice the data in new low-cost plan proposals
BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. have each proposed a set of new-and-improved low-cost wireless data plans to the CRTC that would be available through their flanker brands and effectively double their original data offers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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CRTC combines Telus, Iristel applications
The CRTC have merged two Part 1 applications filed by Iristel Inc. and Telus Corp. earlier this month into one proceeding. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe …
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Big Three average wireless speeds increase: OpenSignal
Telus Corp. had the fastest average wireless speeds in the latest measurements by OpenSignal, with an average of 51.05 Mbps. 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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ISED OKs Shaw, Bell spectrum transfer in the North
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has approved a number of spectrum licence transfers between Shaw Communications Inc. and BCE Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or …
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Telus’ customer service strategy improving churn in wireline: CEO
The customer service strategy that Telus Corp. has been employing for over a decade in its wireless business has been gaining momentum in its wireline segment, CEO Darren Entwistle said on a call with analysts Friday, explaining the company’s wireline improvement in the second quarter. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Telus took top speeds in first half of 2018: Ookla
Internet speed test service Speedtest by Ookla announced the mobile network results from the first and second quarters of 2018 in a report on Wednesday, and Telus Corp.’s connection rate takes the crown, with BCE Inc. close behind. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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CRTC asks carriers for lower-priced data-only plan proposals
The CRTC wants the Big Three to submit options for lower-priced data plans than those they suggested themselves, and is asking for opinions about changing its policy on wireless retail rate regulation. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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Court 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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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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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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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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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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Lack of cybersecurity framework mind-boggling: Telus exec
TORONTO — A security executive at Telus Corp. told an industry conference on Monday that industry and government must work together to put in place a national framework for cybersecurity in Canada. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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Telus says smartphone-specific adds at least on par with competitors
When paring the first quarter numbers down, Telus Corp.’s smartphone plan uptake rivaled its peers, if not beat them, despite comparatively lower new postpaid additions, a senior executive said 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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CRTC grants telecoms Wireless Code extension
The CRTC has told Telus Corp., Rogers Communications Inc. and TBayTel Inc. that they can have the extra time they requested in order to implement certain requirements of the Wireless Code. 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, 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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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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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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As TiVo targets Telus, three telecoms now all fighting TV patent claims
Telus Corp. is now the third Canadian telecom to be sued by TiVo Corp. over patents related to the operation of its TV services. 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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Trend Micro and Telus combine forces against cyber threats
Japanese cyber security company Trend Micro Inc. and Telus Corp. have teamed up to create the Cybersecurity Research Centre in Toronto. 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 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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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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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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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 Bell deal closes, Telus buys western Alarmforce assets
In a press release on Friday, Telus Corp. announced its acquisition of AlarmForce Industries Inc.’s western operations in Canada, the same day as BCE Inc. closed its purchase of the home-security 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 …
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Rogers’ flinch potential source of the $60/10 GB plan standoff: analyst
Rogers Communications Inc. appears to have blinked — which caused a cascade of $60 for 10 GB bring-your-own-device wireless plans — in its ongoing battle for Toronto-based wireless subscribers, according to Canaccord Genuity analyst Aravinda Galappatthige. 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 Three launch $60, 10 GB plans in Freedom territory
Following the launch of a 10 GB wireless plan for $50 by Shaw Communications Inc.’s Freedom Mobile this fall, Canada’s biggest telecoms have introduced similarly priced plans in Freedom’s operating territory. 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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BPF registers to lobby amidst consumer group funding concerns
A few months after the emergence of a proposal asking the CRTC to shift funding away from the Broadcast Participation Fund (BPF), the organization that helps bring consumer interests in front of the commission has filed its first registrations to lobby the regulator and the government. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Amidst NAFTA IP negotiation, Copyright Act review kicks off
After a unanimous vote in the House of Commons, the federal government has triggered the long-awaited five-year review of the Copyright Modernization Act, though the timing might cause some challenges for the government, according to David Fewer, director at the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC). This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers …
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Bell’s low-cost Lucky Mobile a hit with government
BCE Inc’s move to open a low-cost, prepaid carrier is “well-timed” and positioned to support the government’s direction for consumer-friendly mobile options, according to analysts. 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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CCTS report shows overage compliance concerns
The struggle for some wireless service providers to get up to speed on managing data overage caps was quantified in a telecom watchdog report Tuesday, which showed results related to certain Wireless Code rules that elicited two providers to ask the CRTC for more time to implement. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already …
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Millimetre wave spectrum set-asides harmful to 5G potential: telcos
The issue of set-asides has resurfaced in replies to a consultation on millimetre wave spectrum (mmWave) for 5G, with telcos suggesting the technology is a new playground in which auction participants of all types are starting from an equal position, therefore making set-asides unnecessary. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Over 300 Mbps speed adoption ‘accelerating’ in Toronto: Barclays
More customers in Toronto are adopting internet speeds over 300 Mbps, and the trend looks to be picking up pace as competition heats up in that market, according to Barclays Capital. 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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Size of 600 MHz set-aside, licence areas points of contention
While much of the debate around the upcoming 600 MHz spectrum auction has centered on implementing spectrum set-asides, issues like imposing a spectrum cap and the size of any set-aside, the ability of small providers to participate, and compensation for TV stations are also being hammered out in the lead-up to the action. This content …
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Telus to buy majority stake in Xavient Information Systems
Telus Corp.’s outsourcing and call centre operation Telus International will acquire a 65-per-cent stake in IT consulting service Xavient Information Systems, the telecom announced 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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Broadcast lobbying jumped ahead of Creative Canada release
Creative organizations stepped up and added to a surge in lobbying activity in the broadcast sector leading up to the release of the results in the Heritage Minister’s review of Canadian content in the digital age last month. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Telcos eye agri-food, digital tech, AI in supercluster initiative
Canada’s two largest telcos are part of three groups vying to be chosen for the final phase of the federal government’s Innovation Superclusters Initiative, with BCE Inc. participating in an artificial intelligence-focused group in Montreal and Telus Corp. involved in two separate bids, a digital technology group in British Columbia and an agriculture-focused group based …
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Look at high cost of à la carte channels, PIAC tells CRTC
GATINEAU, Que. — There are still some problems with the implementation of the CRTC’s skinny basic and pick-and-pay rules, consumer groups told the regulator during the second day of a licence hearing 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 …
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Telus gets $176M gov’t contract for landlines
OTTAWA — The federal government will pay Telus Corp. $176 million over seven years to replace 80,000 legacy landlines, the two parties announced at an event in Ottawa 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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Telus almost hits gig speeds on LTE-A test
Telus Corp. has achieved nearly 1 Gbps speeds on LTE as part of a test, it said in a press release 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 news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to …
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Telus leads in end-of-summer lobbying activity
Telus Corp. was far and away the busiest industry stakeholder when it came to reportable lobbying activity with the federal government last month, filing a total of 16 communication reports in August — twice as many as lobbying runner-up Rogers Communications Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Regional players shouldn’t qualify for spectrum set asides: Bell, Rogers
Two of Canada’s largest telecom companies aren’t overly enthusiastic about the government’s proposal to set aside spectrum in the upcoming 600 MHz auction, indicating that the suggested boost for new entrants is being afforded to companies that aren’t all that new. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Telus outpaces Bell in PCMag speed ranking
Telus Corp. has the fastest national wireless network in Canada, according to PCMag.com’s annual study. 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 …
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CRTC to hold Toronto hearing on broadcasting applications
The CRTC said Thursday that it has scheduled a hearing to take place in Toronto on Nov. 27 to consider 11 broadcasting applications. 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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Bell restores internet service in Labrador after outage
BCE Inc.’s internet service is back up and running in Labrador after an internet service outage Friday, Bell spokesman Marc Choma confirmed. 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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Telecoms at odds on mandatory-roaming licence conditions
The CRTC’s 2015 decision to regulate wholesale wireless roaming has made an Innovation Canada condition of licence unnecessary, BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. told the department — an argument refuted by their competitors, large and small, as companies weigh in on the process for renewing AWS-1 and other spectrum licences. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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New OTT offerings pose threat to BDUs, opportunity for producers
A proliferation of new streaming TV competition in Canada is set to benefit content producers even as it causes problems for the country’s broadcasters and TV service providers through fragmented audiences and higher content costs — though it doesn’t yet signal an existential crisis for linear TV, experts said. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Telecom, broadcasting lobbying hits July lag
July lobbying activity was affected by the expected summer slowdown that comes with Parliament not sitting and politicians being spread out across the country in their ridings — but that didn’t mean groups weren’t active. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian …
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Telus’ record low wireless churn difficult to sustain: CEO
Telus Corp. took some analysts by surprise when it reported postpaid wireless gains that leapfrogged its rivals in its second-quarter earnings Friday, with a record low 0.79-per-cent churn rate that the company’s president and CEO Darren Entwistle said would be difficult to beat. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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