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RoW International Short Takes

House of Reps criticizes federal agencies' stalling tactics
A U.S. House of Representatives panel has leveled some harsh criticism at a number of federal agencies over their stalling tactics in approving the use of ultra wide-band (UWB) technology. "I watched certain government bureaucrats and certain industries try their absolute best to stifle this new technology," Rep. Billy Tauzin said to witnesses from the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. In February, the FCC approved amendments to its Part 15 rules to permit UWB devices to operate on an unlicensed basis under limited conditions.

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Mitec Telecom Inc. has accepted the resignation of three members of its board of directors. Lionel Hurtubise, Bjorn Ohde and Sven Borgstrom tendered their resignations May 31. No reasons were given for their departure.

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Telus Mobility launches 1X wireless network
Telus Mobility has unveiled its 2.5G wireless CDMA-based wireless network, commonly referred to as 1X. With the launch, the company also introduced its Wireless Velocity service. Wireless surfing speeds of 144 kbps can be attained but the network offers cruising speeds of about 60 kbps. Telus will offer its 1X services through the LG Electronics TM-520 phone and the Sierra Wireless AirCard 555. In its announcement, the company also unveiled two new partnerships. According to a news release, new alliances with Citrix Systems Inc. and Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. will provide Telus’ corporate customers with an end-to-end mobile computing system.

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Wireless access leads charge in growth of Internet services, new study shows

More than a third of Canadian Internet service providers (ISPs) will be offering wireless access to the Internet within the next 18 months, growing from the current level of about one-quarter, a new study indicates. Industry Framework of Internet Service Providers, commissioned by Industry Canada’s telecommunications policy branch and the Canadian Association of Internet Providers (CAIP), shows that by the end of next year, about 35 per cent of all Canadian ISPs will be offering wireless access to the global communications network.

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Federal Cabinet rules against satellite users in fight against contribution regime

Telesat Canada is displeased at a recent federal Cabinet decision turning down an appeal of the contribution regime requiring the satellite operator to pay contribution fees on revenue earned from broadcasters. The decision puts to rest the contentious issue that has dragged on for more than a year, which saw Telesat pass the surcharge on to its broadcasting clients. The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB), the Canadian Satellite Users’ Association, and Star Choice Television Network Inc. launched the appeal last August (RoW, Oct. 15/01).

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Canada Wireless Safety Week –

Canada’s wireless lobby confident safe driving message being understood

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Rogers Wireless introduces click-to-content service simplifying wireless data access

Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. is hoping to make it easier for a broader group of its subscribers to access wireless data services with the introduction of new pound-pound (#-#) technology developed by U.S.-based Infospace Inc. The technology, already in use in some European countries, also allows older handset users to access interactive content and services, allowing Rogers to market the services to its entire digital PCS subscriber base.

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Department soon to initiate call for interest in launching new DBS satellite

Within the next couple of weeks, Industry Canada will initiate a call for expressions of interest to launch and operate a new direct broadcast service (DBS) satellite using the soon-to-be-available broadcasting satellite service (BSS) band (17.3-17.8 GHz). At the beginning of April, the government filed documents with the International Telecommunication Union to gain access to the spectrum at a number of orbital positions.

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