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Rural broadband, new tax rules among industry pre-budget asks
As the Liberal government unveils its last budget before the upcoming federal election, companies and industry groups will be watching to see if this is the year they’re finally granted some of the requests they’ve been making for years. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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ENCQOR posts 5G project call for 5 GHz whitespace tech
A public-private partnership has posted a call for project proposals to develop equipment that can make use of an inactive 5 GHz band for 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 news you need. Take a …
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Incumbent competition ‘very aggressive’ against Fizz at launch
Quebecor Inc.’s company brass says its Fizz flanker brand is picking up speed in acquiring new subscribers during the first few months of 2019, following some turbulence from unexpected technical issues and intense competition after launching last quarter. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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Telecoms added over 1.4 million new wireless subs in 2018
Canada’s publicly traded telecom companies added more than one million total wireless customers last year, putting an exclamation point on a year of explosive growth in the sector. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you …
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CWTA tells panel review MVNOs would hurt investment, rural access
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) took aim at mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in its submission to the ongoing review of Canada’s communications legislation. 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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Few internet giants weighed in to BTLR, submission list shows
The panel in charge of reviewing the broadcasting and telecom acts received comments from a number of non-industry parties, such as provincial governments and police services, while some of the biggest online companies in the world, including Amazon.com Inc., did not submit comments, according to newly-disclosed government documents. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already …
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Freedom opening in Eastern Ontario markets
Shaw Communications Inc.’s mobile division is expanding to some Eastern Ontario markets as it continues deploying its low-band spectrum. 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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Accessibility groups ask BTLR for legislative changes, new advisory office
Canada’s broadcasting and telecommunications legislation should be amended to include a number of references to accessibility for Canadians with disabilities, according to the CNIB Foundation, while the Canadian Council of the Blind is calling for the creation of a new advisor position to work with industry. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Telecom act should equalize prices across Canada: NWT gov’t
The government of Northwest Territories says the Telecommunications Act should aim to ensure telecom services of the same quality and at the same prices are available across the country. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news …
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Telus health app to offer video doctor appointments, AI advice
A new app launched by Telus Corp.’s health division will enable users to video chat with doctors and consult an artificial-intelligence chatbot about their symptoms. 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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MVNO access proposal ‘burst of oxygen’ to some potential entrants
As the CRTC signals it’s ready to make an about-face on its approach to mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) network access, prospective MVNOs are eyeing the regulator’s proposal with mixed levels of enthusiasm. 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 changes position on MVNOs, proposes mandated access
The CRTC has reversed its long-held position that mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) aren’t entitled to wholesale access to wireless providers’ 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. Take a free trial or …
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‘Competition’ definition key to impact of new CRTC directive: experts
The new policy direction for the CRTC announced by the federal government Tuesday is a blunt message to the regulator to make some changes, but the extent to which it will lead to changes in policy depends on how “competition” is ultimately defined, according to former CRTC commissioners and a former chairman. This content …
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Radio interference, 5G delays raised in new spectrum tier consult
BCE Inc., Shaw Communications Inc., and Quebecor Inc. are warning against a proposed new smaller spectrum licensing tier, while smaller players and other interested groups cheer on the idea and pitch their own ideas on how to draw up the new area sizes. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Ottawa proposes new consumer-focused policy direction for CRTC
The Liberal government is proposing a significant departure from Ottawa’s past policy direction to the CRTC, changing the focus from market forces to affordability and consumer interests. 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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Goodale hasn’t heard talk about telco compensation in event of Huawei ban
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says compensation to Canadian telcos in the event of a Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. equipment ban from Canada’s 5G networks hasn’t come up in government discussions about network security — or at least in none of the conversations he’s been part of so far. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Samsung readying 5G PR blitz in Canada: internal comms
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is embarking this year on a massive information and marketing campaign to promote its leadership on, and rollout of, 5G in Canada, according to a high level presentation seen by The Wire Report on Wednesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Huawei promises jobs, R&D investment in Canada
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. held a rare press conference in Toronto Thursday to promote new investments amid controversy over whether the federal government should ban the Chinese company’s equipment from Canada’s 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 and digital …
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Onus is on telecoms to fix misleading sales practices: CRTC chairman
Canada’s telecommunications industry suffers from an “unacceptable degree” of misleading and aggressive retail sales practices that are “harming consumers” and vulnerable Canadians, the CRTC concluded in a report released Wednesday, following hearings on sales practices last fall. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Samsung to lobby on 5G ahead of Huawei decision
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has updated its lobby files to include discussions on 5G deployment following a reported push to grow its network equipment business this year, a move that comes ahead of a government decision on a potential ban of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. equipment from the country’s next generation networks. This content is …
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Telus says it can manage a Huawei 5G ban after warning of costs, delay
The head of Telus Corp. says the company would be able to “adeptly” financially manage a change in supplier dynamics if the federal government moves to ban Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. from Canada’s 5G networks. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian …
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Bell urged Bains not to send back MVNO decision a second time
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains weighed sending back the CRTC’s decision not to mandate wholesale access by WiFi-based mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) for a second time, according to a letter from 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 …
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Don’t mandate text message warning for emergency alerts: telecoms
The majority of Canadian wireless providers who weighed in on a proposal to harmonize emergency alert tests told the CRTC that they shouldn’t be required to send text messages to users warning them of upcoming tests. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Maxime Bernier supports Huawei 5G ban ‘as soon as possible’
OTTAWA — Maxime Bernier, the leader of the People’s Party of Canada and former industry minister in the Harper government, says Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government should listen to Canada’s allies and ban Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. from Canada’s next generation networks. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Odds of Huawei ban have increased in recent months: analyst
The likelihood Canada will ban Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. equipment from the country’s 5G networks has gone up in recent months, and if that happens, the deployment of those networks will be delayed, National Bank analyst Adam Shine said in a research note. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Don’t exclude online services from Broadcasting Act: Private radio
Canada’s private radio broadcasters are fighting against a push to keep online services out of Canada’s broadcast laws, according to a submission sent to the Liberal government’s expert panel review of the future of Canada’s communications laws. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Majority of Canadians for banning Chinese investment in telecom amid Huawei row
A strong majority of Canadians say the country should ban Chinese investment in “sensitive industries” like telecommunications, according to a new poll by the Angus Reid Institute that focuses on the diplomatic spat stirred up between Canada and China over the arrest of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd CFO Meng Wanzhou and detention of Canadians in China. …
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Doug Burnett named president and CEO of SaskTel
Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corp.’s acting president and CEO has been named to the role on a permanent basis, the company said in a press release Tuesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take …
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US files charges against Huawei in two cases
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a highly-anticipated criminal case against Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. Monday, issuing a spate of charges against the company, two affiliates and its chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, along with several other unnamed individuals — and followed that up with a second equally-staggering case in another U.S. district court. This …
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House of Commons could face Huawei debate next week
The Official Opposition may be gearing up to force a debate and vote in the House of Commons on a motion that says the government should ban Chinese-based telecom equipment manufacturer Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. from Canada’s 5G networks. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Ever larger wireless data buckets belying consumption, Rogers says
Rogers Communications Inc. is pointing to higher data availability outstripping consumption as having a “moderating” influence on its average revenue per subscriber metric. 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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Telecoms look to overcome passive problems at 5G conference
OTTAWA — Conflicting municipal 5G policies. Bureaucratic exhaustion from telecom companies’ next generation deployment sales pitches. ‘Backlash’ against carriers from tearing up city streets. 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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Might be ‘late’ for regional wireless competitors: Cogeco
Cogeco Inc. is raising caution about the negative impact the government’s existing auction formats could have on regional wireless players after it backed out of a significant 600 MHz spectrum auction it said focused on locations too large for it to compete. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Freedom says data strategy attracting higher-value customers
Shaw Communications Inc. says its wireless business has reaped the fruits of a strategy — in the form of a sub base that pays more — that focused its efforts on making data-related issues a thing of the past. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Rural spectrum for backhaul should be cheaper than urban: telecoms
Telecom companies are largely supportive of Innovation Canada’s efforts to update how it sets licence fees for point-to-point systems, though some are calling for that process to be sped up and others are arguing fees in rural areas should be lowered. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Most Canadians would support a Huawei 5G ban: poll
Roughly half of Canadians support banning Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd from Canada’s 5G networks but more than a quarter have yet to make up their minds on the issue, according to a Globe and Mail/Nanos Research poll. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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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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Harmonize all emergency alert tests: officials
The current requirements for emergency alert tests, which specify a different schedule for tests on wireless devices and broadcast platforms, could cause public confusion and should be harmonized, according to emergency management officials across the country. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, …
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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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CRTC orders telecoms to block calls with ‘illegitimate’ IDs
Telecoms will have to start blocking phone calls from numbers that don’t conform to “established numbering plans,” the CRTC 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 news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe …
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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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Huawei 5G ban likely ‘manageable’ for telecoms: analyst
A ban on technology from Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. in Canada’s networks would likely only affect future build outs for 5G, and as such wouldn’t be the billion-dollar financial hit some are predicting, according to Desjardins analyst Maher Yaghi. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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CRTC tells wireless providers to offer message relay services
Wireless operators will have to begin offering message relay services (MRS) by June 2019, the CRTC said 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 …
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ISED won’t free up airline spectrum for mobile use
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) says it doesn’t plan to reallocate air-to-ground spectrum bands in the 800 MHz range for mobile use or issue them on short-term licenses, rejecting a suggestion from Rogers Communications Inc. — at least for now. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Cellular search-and-rescue system RCAF’s domestic priority
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is currently testing radio technology mounted on search-and-rescue aircraft that communicates with mobile phones of lost or missing people in areas without cell coverage. 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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Cogeco won’t be among bidders for 600 MHz spectrum
Cogeco Inc. isn’t among the list of participants in the 600 MHz auction, released by Innovation Canada Thursday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire …
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China protests arrest of Huawei CFO in Canada
The Chinese embassy in Canada is demanding the release of telecom Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.’s chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou (Sabrina Meng), who was arrested in Canada last weekend and faces extradition to the U.S. 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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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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Verizon to offer Samsung 5G phones in U.S. next year
U.S. telecom Verizon Communications Inc. plans to have device manufacturer Samsung Electronics Co.’s 5G-compatible smartphones in the U.S. market within the first half of next year, the two companies 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 …
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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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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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By 2024, 1.5 billion people worldwide will have 5G subscriptions: Ericsson
A new report by Ericsson AB projects that by the end of 2024, some 1.5 billion people worldwide will have 5G wireless internet subscriptions and about 40 per cent of the world’s population could have network coverage. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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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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CRTC issues interim resolution in Iristel, Telus fight
The CRTC ordered Friday both Telus Corp. and Iristel Inc. to make interim changes to practises the regulator said harms customers in a long-standing fight involving alleged artificial traffic stimulation and call blocking. 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 pays Quebec fire station over spectrum issue
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) paid out a $1,040 settlement to reimburse a Quebec First Nation after radio interference stemming from a spectrum management issue caused it to reprogram its equipment, according to the department and documents tabled in Parliament this fall. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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More emergency alert tests coming afternoon of Nov. 28
The second round of emergency alert testing will take place on Nov. 28. 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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Freedom ups the ante with 100 GB of data offer
Shaw Communications Inc.’s wireless division is stirring the piping hot industry pot once again, as it announced Monday that it is giving existing and new customers of some plans a one-time, additional 100 GB of data on top of their monthly allotment. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Lack of scale, device lineup challenges for Xplore Mobile
New Brunswick-based internet provider Xplornet Communications Inc. started selling mobile subscriptions in Manitoba this week, with many watching how the small telecom operator will fare competing against larger players. 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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ISED proposes ‘modernizing’ backhaul spectrum fee system
Innovation Canada is consulting on a proposed new system governing how it sets licence fees for point-to-point systems, which includes wireless backhaul uses, the demand for which is increasing. 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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Feds put out call for mobile spectrum performance data
The federal government is looking for a contractor to crowdsource measurements of mobile phone spectrum performance in Canada – results that could affect government licensing strategies. 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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CRTC closes utilities’ MVNO application, citing wireless review
The CRTC has shut down a request by the Canadian Electricity Association asking it to allow electrical utilities to become “private” mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) to help with smart-grid deployment, and is telling the country’s electrical utilities to wait until next year’s wireless review before making that ask. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Videotron appeals trade tribunal ruling on Bell G7 Summit contracts
Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron is appealing a ruling by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal over a procurement complaint the company lodged against the federal government, alleging it sole-sourced G7 Summit-related contract work worth more than $24 million to its main competitor BCE Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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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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5G still in ‘hype cycle,’ WiFi to drive home connectivity for a while: Intel
TORONTO — It will be a long time before the home network is replaced by the dense connectivity that 5G is expected to provide, an Intel Corp. representative said at an industry conference on Wednesday. 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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Cheaper wireless plans lowered telecom service prices in 2017: CRTC
Wireless prices drove overall average monthly communication service pricing down 1.6 per cent in 2017 compared to the year prior, according to the pricing installment of the CRTC’s latest Communications Monitoring 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 …
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Xplore Mobile to launch with data rollover plans
Manitoba customers of Xplornet Communications Inc.’s upcoming mobile service will be allowed to rollover unused data from the previous month, the company announced Monday as it prepares to launch its 4G LTE network in the province next week. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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CSE has worked with nearly all wireless providers on cybersecurity
The Canadian Security Establishment (CSE) says it has worked with 31 Canadian wireless providers “to help mitigate the risk of cyber espionage and network disruption through the exploitation of supply chain vulnerabilities in the current 3G/4G/LTE environment.” This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Bell posts subscriber gains, but wireless ARPU dips
BCE Inc. reported its wireless average revenue per user (ARPU) dipped in its third quarter results Thursday, though CEO George Cope cautioned analysts to keep in mind that the company’s prepaid base, with its lower revenues, is no longer declining. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Electrical utilities ask CRTC to become MVNOs
An organization representing Canada’s electricity providers has filed a Part 1 application with the CRTC asking for changes to wireless regulations it says are necessary for the roll out of smart electrical grids. 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 needs clarity over who can resolve 5G rollout disputes: Scott
OTTAWA — The head of Canada’s telecom regulator says clarity on where it stands when it comes to resolving disagreements over the rollout of 5G infrastructure is one question the Senate should consider in its review of Canada’s communications laws. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Last First Nation on Highway of Tears to get cell service
Witset First Nation, the last along B.C.’s Highway of Tears without wireless coverage, will soon have access to cell service, the B.C. government says. 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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Ottawa struggles to stop prisoners from using illicit mobile devices
The federal government is offering a contract for a company to come up with a new way to stop prison inmates from wirelessly communicating with the outside world — involving a new approach based on cooperating with telecoms. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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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 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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Consumer, seniors groups ask for telecom sales code of conduct
GATINEAU — Consumer protection and seniors advocacy groups told the CRTC Tuesday Canada needs new rules for the telecom industry to deal with aggressive and misleading sales practices, and that seniors are frequently targeted by pushy salespeople. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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ISED seeks mmWave testing after report questions spectrum readiness
Just over a year after a critical internal report raised questions about the technological readiness of millimetre wave frequencies in the wake of a government consultation on using the spectrum for 5G deployment, Innovation Canada on Monday launched a request for proposals to set up a test bed for the spectrum. This content is available …
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Alleged sales practices wouldn’t be ‘tolerated’ elsewhere: CRTC chairman
GATINEAU— CRTC Chairman Ian Scott opened public hearings on aggressive and misleading telecom sales practices by saying the commission is “concerned” by the information it’s collected from consumers, even before hearing witness testimony. 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 plans to advance Ignite at ‘thoughtful pace’ to replace legacy systems
Rogers Communications Inc. top brass say they expect to see enough long-term growth from the recently-launched IPTV service Ignite TV that the company can eventually sunset legacy TV product sales – but won’t rush the roll-out nor put a timeline on it. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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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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