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Media giants sacrificing long-term opportunities for short-term gain, Punnett

Rogers iMedia’s plan to shutdown one web site, and cut costs at others, shows that most media giants are focused more on quick returns than on research and development, according to an industry analyst. Sam Punnet, VP of Innovation for Delvinia Inc (formerly Multimediator Strategy Group), says companies like Rogers are still in an excellent position to turn a healthy profit on their Internet properties, but they shouldn’t be so quick to walk away from what market share they’ve managed to secure.

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Quebec association demands Quebecor money be spent on new media initiatives

The Quebec new media association wants regulatory assurances that Inc will spend part of a proposed $35-million benefits package on interactive television and Internet content. Appearing last week before a CRTC hearing to review the publishing giant’s $4.9-billion purchase of Vidéotron ltée and TVA Group Inc, the Alliance numériQC described the proposed merger as the most important of its kind in French-Canadian markets, and for Quebec’s young multimedia industry.

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Jump set to launch site, likely with off-shore content before Canadian broadcasting

JumpTV is raising the stakes in its battle to become an Internet re-transmitter by promising to launch its site within the next couple of weeks. The move comes as the company continues its battle for legitimacy with the Copyright Board of Canada, and as large U.S. broadcasters sharpen their legal knives to fight what they view as another iCraveTV-type service.

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The debate over Morse code requirements

Canada is looking at dropping how much Morse code amateur radio operators need to know to get an operating licence – Gazette Notice No.DGRB-007-00. Several other countries have already dropped the present requirement of 12 wpm CW (continuous wave) to 5 wpm.

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FCC, NTIA and DOD release technical assessments
The Federal Communications Commission, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Department of Defense have released their technical assessments of spectrum to be used for third generation wireless networks. In its report, the FCC has indicated that it will be extremely difficult to move current MDS and IFTS users from the 2500 MHz band. The NTIA and DOD are maintaining their stance that it will be an equally arduous task for the U.S. military to share spectrum in the 1700 MHz frequency range with commercial users. The FCC has until July 31 to release its final decision for spectrum to be used for 3G networks.

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The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Decima Reports.

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Family, friends and colleagues held a farewell bash in Ottawa last week for Roger Poirier, the past president/CEO of the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association. Poirier was appointed to the Radiocomm Association of Canada in 1993, a small one-person operation that he helped grow into the CWTA. Previously, he was senior VP with the Canadian Cable Television Association. During this early career (1972-1982), Poirier held senior positions with the Department of Communications (now Industry Canada), developing broadcasting and cable television standards. Since stepping down as CWTA chief over a year ago, he took on the position of executive VP. An engineer by training, Poirier says he’s not quite ready for retirement just yet.

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CRTC denies Bell review and vary application, telco considers options

Wireless carriers haven’t been left with too much choice in complying with the new contribution regime that came into effect on Jan. 1, despite claims by Bell Canada and Bell Mobility that they may take their appeal to a higher level. In Order 2001-219, the commission denied an application by the BCE Inc subsidiaries, supported by the majority of wireless operators, to vary a portion of last November’s contribution ruling – Decision 2000-745.

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Ventrada poised for first revenue and additional financing by mid year

The prospect of earning its first revenue this year coupled with the addition of one of Ottawa’s most noted entrepreneurs has given Ventrada Systems Inc a good shot at landing another round of financing by June.

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Wireless companies among industries targeted to adhere to new disclosure rules

Cellular and other wireless companies will be subject to new CRTC reporting requirements starting this year. Responding to a federal directive to beef up its reporting on the state of competition and broadband deployment in Canada, the commission may require all telecom companies to complete a new three-part disclosure form, with the first installment due this summer.

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