Special event broadcaster gets CRTC go ahead to offer service via mobile devices
News | 07/22/2003 4:00 am EDT
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Montreal-based World Audio-Visual Entertainment Systems Inc. (W.A.V.E.S.) has received the green light from the CRTC to broadcast special sporting and cultural events to spectators on specialized mobile devices, something the company has already been doing for nearly a year under special permission from the commission. W.A.V.E.S.’ ability to offer such a service in Canada has now been formalized in Broadcasting Public Notice 2003-35, issued on July 10, setting out an exemption order for the type of service W.A.V.E.S. offers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. FREE TRIALTwo weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters. SUBSCRIBEUnlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters. Reuse & PermissionsUnauthorized distribution, transmission, reuse or republication of any and all content is strictly prohibited. To discuss re-use of this material, please contact: Customer Care, 613-688-8821 | subscriptions@hilltimes.com |