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BCE names new division Bell Globemedia BCE Inc has finally come up with a name for its media company. Bell Globemedia will house the CTV television network, the Globe and Mail, Internet content provider Globe Interactive and the Sympatico portal. Telus completes Clearnet takeover processWestern telco Telus Corp has acquired all debentures for Clearnet Communications Inc, thus completing the takeover that began last summer. The total aggregate principal amount tendered was $147,680,000, representing 98.7% of the debentures in the wireless firm.NorthPoint becomes subsidiary of Call-Net EnterprisesCall-Net Enterprises Inc has bought out its partner in the NorthPoint Canada company for $8 million and will operate the DSL carrier as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The Sprint parent previously held 50%, along with NorthPoint Communications.Bell appeals CRTC ruling on special featuresBell Canada has filed a review & vary application with the CRTC over Telecom Orders 2000-1148 and 2000-1149. The telco was denied a price increase on features like call waiting, call forwarding and three-way calling.CRTC sets rule for resale of LEC servicesThe CRTC has established rules for CLECs that resell their services. Order 2001-3 prevents companies from acting as CLECs without receiving official status from the commission. The regulator also changed reporting requirements of class A licensees in Order 2001-4 and granted Bell forbearance on interexchange private line routes in Order 2001-2.Commission seeks comments on co-location applicationThe CRTC is soliciting comments on a Part VII application requesting relief on co-location. The deadline is the end of January.360networks develops gigabit Ethernet networkVancouver fibre giant 360networks Inc has joined with Telseon of Denver CO to create a gigabit Ethernet network across American metropolitan markets. 360networks is working on a global optical mesh network that will connect centres in North and South America, Asia and Europe.Telus adopts Alcatel platform for broadband networkTelus Corp will be deploying the 7670 routing switch platform from Alcatel for its next generation broadband network. The initial roll out will be in Vancouver and Calgary.MTS introduces live on-line consultations Manitoba Telecom Services Inc is the first telco in Canada to use live on-line consultations with potential customers. Would-be buyers can log onto the company’s web site and speak with a representative through an on-screen dialogue box.Sympatico buys translation service from Alis TechnologiesMontreal’s Alis Technologies Inc has sold its translation solution to Sympatico-Lycos. The Gist-In-Time program provides translation services in 20 language pairs, including French-English, Traditional Chinese-French, and English-Spanish.Grimsby Hydro inks deal with Universe2UUniverse2U Inc of Richmond Hill ON has signed a deal with Grimsby Hydro Inc to provide network services. The company will design, develop and build community networks to fill the telecom needs of West Niagara Telecom, a division of Grimsby Hydro.Spirent introduces new simulator for xDSL testingSpirent Communications of Ottawa has released a new simulator for testing ADSL, HSDL, G.lite, ISDN and other local loop technologies. The new product is called the DLS 6200.SaskTel International wins U.S. software contractSaskTel International has been awarded a $1.5 million contract to provide OSS products and services to HickoryTech Corp of Mankato MN. HickoryTech is an ILEC in the American midwest.Northwestel signs customers along Alaska HighwayNorthwestel has extended service to property owners south of the Carcross Road and north of the Judas Creek subdivision along the Alaska Highway. The rollout of local and LD services, along with dial-up Internet access, is part of the process of connecting all the country to telephony.Canadian Embassy hosts Telecom Tuesdays in DCIn November the Canadian Embassy in Washington DC hosted Telecom Tuesday, a briefing session about global trends in the ICT sector. The government plans to hold similar seminars this year.Broker fined for MTS sharesWinnipeg securities broker Greg Klassen has been fined $4000 by the Manitoba Securities Commission over irregularities in selling MTS shares in 1996 and 1997. Klassen and a client are alleged to have created an investment club to buy as many installment receipts as possible, without benefiting all members of the club.Nomination deadline extended for CANARIE IWAY AwardsThe nomination deadline for the 2001 CANARIE IWAY Awards has been extended to Jan. 26 from Jan. 19. The awards honour individuals or groups/organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to the advanced Internet. The award categories are: New Technology Development, Application of Technology, Community Service, Adaptive Technologies and Public Leadership. The Awards Gala will be held in Vancouver Apr. 23, 2001.

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