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Rollout of broadband to be scaled backThe Canadian government will not be implementing all of the recommendations of the National Broadband Task Force, Network Letter has learned. Industry Minister Brian Tobin has reportedly stated “security concerns” are forcing the feds to scale back their plans. CRTC issues first annual report on telecom sectorOn Sept. 28, the CRTC released its inaugural report on the status of competition in the Canadian telecommunications industry. The report, which contains information, facts, and data on the telecom sector, is the first of five annual reports requested by the federal government. Last year, the commission launched a similar annual report on the broadcasting side. More details: CRTC news release Status of Competition in Canadian Telecommunications Markets Telus gets out of leasing businessTelus Corp has decided to turn its leasing business over to GE Capital. The western ILEC will receive $147 million in the deal. More details. CRTC roundup: Manitoba Telecom denied rate increasesThe CRTC has denied an application by Manitoba Telecom Services Inc for residence and business hikes. The commission has also granted CLEC status to Microcell Connexions Inc and Suite Systems Inc; denied Call-Net Enterprises Inc changes to the signing protocol; approved changes to the numbering administration; ruled on interconnecting carriers and co-location; and is seeking CLEC comment on model tariffs. More details: Order CRTC 2001-739 Letters 2001-921 Letters 2001-920 Decision CRTC 2001-606 Decision CRTC 2001-605 Decision CRTC 2001-607 Decision CRTC 2001-608 Public Notice CRTC 2001-102 MTS to seek broadcast distribution licenceManitoba Telecom Services Inc has applied for a digital broadcast distribution licence. The company wants to deliver TV signals to its telephone customers in Winnipeg over its DSL network. More details. Statscan releases Q1 telecom statsOperating revenues for the telecommunications industry rose 5.5% in the first quarter of 2001 from the same period last year to total $7.84 billion, according to telecommunications statistics released Sept. 28 by Statistics Canada. Operating profits totaled $994 million or 12.7% of operating revenues, a 22.4% decline from Q1 operating profits. ($1.28 billion). More details. NASDAQ changes delisting rulesThe events of Sept. 11 have forced the NASDAQ to suspend its rules that delist companies whose stock falls under $1 for 30 straight days. There may be hope for 360networks yet. More details. PCNet International buys two ISPsVictoria-based PCNet International Inc has bought two B.C. ISPs. The company has purchased Information Highway.com of Richmond, which has about 1,400 clients, and Workshopbc.com of Vernon, which has 450 customers. More details: PCNet International Inc. announces agreement for closing on the acquisition of the internet customers of Information Highway.com Inc. PCNet International Inc. announces agreement for closing on the acquisition of the assets of Workshopbc.com Stream Intelligent gets access to Ottawa sewersStream Intelligent Networks Corp is deploying its STAR technology in the sewers of Ottawa. The company uses robots to lay fibre-optic cables. More details. Liberty Alliance gets Canadian partnersBell Canada Enterprises and Entrust Inc have signed on as partners to the Liberty Alliance Project. Liberty is a group that will create an open single sign-on identity product for Internet devices. More details: BCE joins other global technology leaders to form Liberty Alliance Project Entrust to join Liberty Alliance Project to develop and deploy open federated solution for network identity Teleglobe to deliver managed security productsBCE Inc subsidiary Teleglobe has entered into a partnership with Ubizen to deploy managed security products. The solution will be used by data centre clients. More details. Telesat has a better broadband ideaFord Motor Co has awarded a contract to Telesat Canada to provide high-speed satellite communications to the car manufacturer’s dealerships throughout North America. About 2,000 Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico will have access to the system. More details. CEP organizes Aliant clerksThe Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union has been recognized as the bargaining agent for 800 clerical workers at Aliant Telecom Inc. The CEP originally applied for the certification last year but faced interventions from the telco before the Canada Industrial Relations Board. More details. Domain name fraud allegedThe Peel Regional Police, just outside Toronto, are warning about Internet domain name fraud. The force says fake invoices may confuse companies that have registered domain names. More details.

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