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Small providers, incumbents clash over WiFi-based MVNOs
Mandating wholesale roaming access to Wi-Fi-based mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) will encourage innovation and competition by providing Canadians with more wireless service options, some organizations and small providers told the CRTC, while incumbents argued such a mandate would actually threaten their investment in future technology, including 5G. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers …
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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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Recent LTE advances could affect demand for 5G: experts
Even with an accelerated arrival date for the next generation of wireless technology, companies haven’t stopped working on wringing out more from the current 4G standard, and the unexpected advances they’ve made could lessen the appeal of 5G, according to some experts. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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CRTC role is to ‘regulate in the public interest’: new chairman
CRTC chairman Ian Scott has released his first statement since taking the helm at the regulator, pointing to consumer choice and access to quality content and internet connections as priorities for Canadians. 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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Providers cautious as ISED eyes opportunistic spectrum access
Work is underway on technologies that could fundamentally change how spectrum is allocated in the future — and though Innovation Canada is looking at the possibility of opportunistic access to spectrum, wireless providers told the department they have numerous reservations about adopting it. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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ISED consulting on wireless testing certification process
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada is considering making changes to the framework in which new wireless technologies are tested. 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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Connect to Innovate announces first projects
The federal government says that it will allocate almost $13 million from its Connect to Innovate program to Ambra Solutions Inc. to improve internet service in rural 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 you need. Take …
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Bell introducing ‘advanced’ text messaging
BCE Inc. is launching an integrated advanced messaging function that allows subscribers to use features available on third party messaging apps. 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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Rogers boosts wireless service in Alberta
Rogers Communications Inc. has expanded its LTE service in Alberta, improving wireless connectivity in Lethbridge and between Banff and Calgary. 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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FCC recommends SS7 best practices for service providers
The United States’ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is recommending communications service providers implement specific countermeasures to prevent the exploitation of a decades-old infrastructure known as signalling system 7 (SS7). 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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VR data consumption to skyrocket: Juniper
Global wireless data consumption through virtual reality (VR) content will grow ten-fold over the next four years, according to Juniper Research. 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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IoT growing in agriculture, despite rural broadband challenges
Internet of things (IoT) technology is transforming how many Canadian farms operate — connecting, monitoring and analyzing data on everything from cows to soil to tractors. 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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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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TBayTel asks for 1-year extension for Wireless Code changes
The CRTC is seeking comment on whether it should grant regional telecom TBayTel Inc. an extension to implement aspects of the new Wireless Code that will be required by Dec. 1. 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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mmWave ‘new frontier’ as 5G arrives: report
Networks operating on 5G will require much more spectrum than current 4G wireless technology, and part of the solution will be using higher-frequency spectrum, despite its limitations, according to a new 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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Spectrum frequency allocations under review
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada is looking for feedback on proposed changes to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations. 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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Past quarter ‘as good as it gets’ for wireless: RBC analyst
Following a quarter in which Canada’s telecoms all reported strong wireless numbers, RBC Capital Markets analyst Drew McReynolds said he expects a healthy wireless environment to continue. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. …
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CRTC should do more to build public awareness: report
Fewer Canadians say they feel informed about the CRTC’s role when it comes to their safety and protection than a few years ago, suggests a public opinion survey commissioned by the regulator. 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’ 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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Strong wireless trend continues with Quebecor Q2
Quebecor Inc. continued the industry trend of steady gains in wireless this past quarter, with Videotron’s mobile phone revenues jumping to almost $150 million in the three months ended June 30. 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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No merit to TNW’s roaming request, telecoms say
Most of Canada’s major wireless providers were of the same mind on an application by TNW Wireless Inc. asking the CRTC to compel BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. to enter into roaming agreements with TNW, telling the regulator in interventions that its service doesn’t qualify for mandatory roaming. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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SS7 protocol concerns intensifying: security expert
Despite recent calls to limit encryption by some government officials and intelligence heads worldwide, the use of end-to-end encryption may help alleviate security concerns related to a decades-old mobile network infrastructure known as Signalling System 7 (SS7), which in recent months has been the subject of security vulnerabilities exploited by hackers. This content is available …
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Quebecor, Shaw to benefit from 600 MHz set-asides: analysts
Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron and Shaw Communications Inc.’s Freedom Mobile will be the big winners if Innovation Canada goes ahead with its plans to set aside spectrum for smaller players in the upcoming 600 MHz auction, financial analysts said. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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ISED mulling set-asides for 600 MHz spectrum
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada is looking to bolster wireless competition by potentially setting aside spectrum in the 600 MHz auction for a “certain sub-set of entities,” it said in a consultation document released Friday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Service restored after cut cable cripples Bell, Telus network
A cut cable crippled the shared network of BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. in Atlantic Canada Friday, according to the carriers, whose customers across eastern portions of the country were left without wireless services for roughly five hours. 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 subs feel impact of ‘aggressive’ cable competition in Q2
BCE Inc. is hoping the second half of the year results in a boost for its internet business, after a second quarter that analysts called “surprisingly weak” and “softer than expected.” 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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Freedom cites ‘suspicious patterns’ in Iristel traffic pumping case
Shaw Communications Inc.’s Freedom Mobile says that its decision not to pay some traffic termination charges to Iristel Inc. is based on “suspicious patterns” indicating traffic stimulation, which include “aberrantly high traffic volumes” terminating on Iristel’s network in the 867 area code, ever since the two parties revised their interconnection agreement in 2016. This content is available …
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Telecoms call for 20-year term for AWS-1, no R&D minimum
Canada’s largest wireless providers told Innovation Canada that they support its suggested 20-year term for AWS-1 and G Block Spectrum, but asked the department to eliminate a research and development requirement tied to the licences. 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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Non-profit gives tech leg up to telecoms, smaller businesses
Canada’s big three wireless providers are now cooperating on a not-for-profit initiative that offers small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a networking test bed to experiment with new technologies, such as 5G communications. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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CRTC asks telecoms about MVNOs, plans for low-income customers
The CRTC is asking wireless service providers about whether they’ve been approached by potential mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and their service offerings for low-income individuals. 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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Deny TerreStar ask for more spectrum, telecoms tell ISED
TerreStar Solutions Inc. is asking Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada to hand it more spectrum so it can effectively deploy its current AWS-4 holdings and begin work on a new national fixed wireless and satellite service, a request that some telecoms say would rob other players of an opportunity at the spectrum. This content …
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Gov’t awards $13.2M contract for mobile satellite comms
The federal government will spend $13.2 million on mobile satellite telecom equipment that it says will improve communication for public servants working abroad or in remote locations. 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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Scheer backs Que. calls for roadside wireless coverage
Opposition leader Andrew Scheer has added his voice to a campaign in Quebec to improve wireless phone coverage along a rural stretch of highway. 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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Rogers aims to improve churn, ‘reset’ enterprise division
Joe Natale, president and CEO of Rogers Communications Inc., reiterated his focus on the customer experience after the release of the company’s second-quarter earnings Thursday, suggesting it will be part of a formula that can help drive its postpaid wireless churn rate below one per cent. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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Rogers intros connected car monitoring device
Rogers Communications Inc. has launched a device that allows users to monitor vehicle maintenance and safety via connectivity to the network. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to …
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Prioritize public funding for digitally underserved areas: report
The federal government should focus on funding digital connectivity in rural and remote communities and provide tax incentives to boost private sector infrastructure spending, suggests a new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. 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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Quebec class action over Bell rate increases to proceed
The Quebec Superior Court has approved a class-action lawsuit against BCE Inc. for unilaterally changing the terms of contracts for its internet, landline, wireless and telephone 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 …
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Roaming revenues to fall 11% after EU ban: Juniper
The European Union’s elimination of roaming charges has pushed global mobile roaming revenue numbers down, according to a new report by Juniper Research. 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 quad-band LTE-A network live in nearly 40 cities
BCE Inc.’s new quad band LTE-advanced (LTE-A) service is now live in nearly 40 cities in eight provinces, the company announced 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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ADR files GIC petition over ignored emergency alert system
The federal cabinet should overturn a spring CRTC decision mandating wireless service providers establish a system for emergency alerts so that a Quebec-based emergency information service can participate in the proceeding, Avis de Recherche (ADR) argued in a petition to the governor in council. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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ISED approves Videotron spectrum transfer to Freedom
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) has approved the transfer of spectrum licences from Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron to Shaw Communications Inc.’s Freedom Mobile. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe …
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ISED consulting on leftover spectrum licensing
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has launched a consultation on the licensing of unassigned or returned 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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Canadian fibre connections grow to 10 per cent: OECD
The increase in Canadian fibre broadband subscriptions slowed in 2016, slipping to ninth in growth among 35 Organization for Co-operation and Economic Development (OECD) countries. 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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Give four days’ notice before service disconnection, CRTC says
Telecommunications service providers must give customers a heads up of at least four business days before disconnecting or suspending a service to end users or another service provider, the CRTC said in a Thursday decision, imposing new regulations following an inter-company dispute that left thousands without phone service last year. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers …
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Iristel brings another traffic pumping dispute to CRTC
Shaw Communications Inc.’s Freedom Mobile is refusing to pay Iristel Inc. for some services in a move that relates to an ongoing proceeding in front of the CRTC over traffic stimulation, Iristel said in a filing with the regulator. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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TNW Wireless files Part 1 over roaming agreements
A Northern mobile wireless provider is asking the CRTC to compel a pair of incumbents to strike roaming agreements with it, arguing that its proposed national Wi-Fi based service is substantially different from one kiboshed by the regulator earlier this year. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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TNW Wireless, iFramed sold to U.S. company
Investel Capital Corp.’s TNW Wireless Inc. has been sold to an American holding and management company, United American Corp., the Florida-based company announced in a Wednesday press release. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you …
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Plan comes together for TV subs boost in Shaw Q3: Mehr
Shaw Communications Inc.’s increased TV and Internet subscription numbers in the year’s third fiscal quarter reflect a team effort to increase the company’s wireline business, president and chief operating officer Jay Mehr 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 …
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Wireless promos up compared to last year: Barclays
Leading up to Canada’s 150th anniversary, wireless promotions from incumbents and their flanker brands have increased noticeably compared to last year, 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 …
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LTE still has ‘untapped potential’: Desjardins
While 5G is expected to arrive in a couple of years, the LTE standard still has some room for growth, according to Desjardins Capital Markets analyst Maher Yaghi. 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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Videotron to open up 5G trial project to proposals
MONTREAL — Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron gave an update on the progress of a partnership focused on testing 5G-related technology Wednesday, and announced the project will start accepting submissions from businesses, researchers and the public in the fall. 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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Blais evokes praise, criticism as he leaves CRTC
Now that former chairman Jean-Pierre Blais has departed the CRTC after five years at the helm, he leaves behind hundreds of decisions that have shaped the direction of Canada’s telecom and media industries, and a mixed legacy that includes accolades for his focus on broadband and consumer issues and disapproval from the cultural sector. This …
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CRTC unlocking decision could slightly increase churn: Desjardins
A move to ban device unlocking fees and mandate all new phones be sold unlocked by December could “slightly” increase churn rates, but the impact shouldn’t be material, Desjardins Capital analyst Maher Yaghi said in a research note Friday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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ISED issues AWS renewal consultation, PSBN decision
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has launched a consultation on the renewal process for AWS and other spectrum licences it auctioned off in 2008. 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 eliminates locked phones in Canada by December
As part of a decision on its review of the Wireless Code, the CRTC has eliminated unlocking fees for smartphones and mandated that all newly purchased devices must be provided unlocked as of Dec. 1, 2017. 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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Spectrum buy to improve Shaw network, but benefits will take time: analysts
Shaw Communications Inc. announced Tuesday that it has purchased 700MHz and 2500MHz spectrum from Quebecor Inc. for $430 million, in what Shaw described as “a significant milestone towards improving network coverage and quality across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.” 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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Blais pans, prophesizes in end-of-term speech
CRTC Chairman Jean-Pierre Blais used what may prove to be his final address as head of the telecom regulator to issue recriminations for past practice and predictions for the future of the country’s cultural industries and the CRTC itself. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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AWS-1 sale unlikely to set precedent for 700MHz: Canaccord
The sale last week of Videotron’s AWS-1 spectrum by Quebecor Inc. to Rogers Communications Inc. isn’t likely to have implications for the company’s 700MHz spectrum, 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 Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you …
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Telus injecting $8.9B in B.C., Alta. through 2020
Telus Corp. is building new fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) infrastructure across British Columbia and Alberta through 2020. 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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Quebecor spectrum sale has ‘broad implications’: Barclays
Quebecor Inc. has sold Videotron’s AWS-1 spectrum in the Greater Toronto Area to Rogers Communications Inc., in a move that some analysts say is positive for Quebecor and has implications for future spectrum transfers. 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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Winnipeg council to debate cell tower placement
Winnipeg’s municipal leaders are toying with the idea of mandating the consideration of cell reception and towers for new developments in the city. 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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Canadian Internet traffic to nearly triple by 2021: Cisco
Average Internet traffic in Canada will grow 2.7-fold by 2021, while busy-hour Internet traffic, or traffic during the busiest 60-minute period in a day, will increase 3.8-fold, according to new Cisco Systems Inc. data. 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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Eastlink wireless service launches in St. John’s
Bragg Communications Inc.’s Eastlink has added wireless service to Newfoundland and Labrador, with the plans now available in the greater St. John’s area. 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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Canadian 4G networks among world’s fastest
Canadian 4G speeds have increased by about 15 per cent since 2016, according to a new OpenSignal Inc. report. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to The …
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Incumbents defend wireless prices after Bains criticism
TORONTO — Representatives from the big three were on the defense a day after the innovation minister publicly took issue with wireless prices, pointing to investments they’ve made in their networks and the quality of service that’s available to Canadians. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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IMSI catchers difficult to identify: Rogers’ Cawthray
TORONTO — IMSI catchers present a challenge for telecoms because identifying them while they’re operating is like finding a “needle in a haystack,” said Stewart Cawthray, general manager of enterprise security at Rogers Communications Inc. 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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Videotron ‘author’ of own misfortune: consumer advocates
Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron made its bed and now it has to lie in it, according to consumer and digital rights advocates who opposed the company’s request for a delay in complying with the CRTC’s decision rendering its Unlimited Music service was offside. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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Bains tells CRTC to reconsider MVNO rules
TORONTO — Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is directing the CRTC to reconsider a March decision in which it set rules for regulated wholesale roaming by wireless providers in a move that could change the landscape around mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in Canada. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here …
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CRTC demands NG911 network upgrade by 2020
The CRTC has started the clock on next-generation 911 (NG911) services, directing the country’s telcos to ready their networks to fully support sending emergency information via text, photo or video messages by the end of 2020. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Bell launching mobile network for IoT in 2018
BCE Inc. said Thursday it will launch a new mobile network aimed at improving the use of the Internet of Things (IoT). 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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5G to be ‘crowded playground,’ conference hears
GATINEAU, Que. — New entrants and existing service providers that haven’t traditionally delved into the mobile wireless market could find opportunities to take advantage of 5G and available spectrum, participants of the Wireless World Research Forum’s 5G Huddle were told Wednesday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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EORN proposes public-private partnership to fill cell coverage gaps
The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) is asking the provincial and federal government to chip in to a $213-million public-private partnership to address cellular coverage gaps in Eastern Ontario. 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, Videotron lead in wireless network quality: study
Telus Corp. and Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron had the fewest reported problems on their networks in certain regions of the country, according to a new study by J.D. Power. 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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