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Greater spending on wireless than wireline: In-Stat
New research from In-Stat, a US-based high-tech research firm, indicates that in 2006 US businesses of all sizes will spend more on wireless voice services than on wireline voice.

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Telus’ Mike network not going away any time soon: McFarlane

Rumours of the demise of the iDEN network have been greatly exaggerated, according to Telus Corp. CFO Bob McFarlane.

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Amateur radio enthusiasts send message to Industry Canada on BPL interference

Amateur radio service is once again under attack. While most recently some of its spectrum was being reallocated for other services (RoW, Dec. 14/05), interference from broadband over powerline (BPL) communications is being cited this time as a potential major inhibitor of continued amateur radio services.

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Fixed-mobile convergence: boon or bane for carriers?

The convergence between fixed and mobile telecom services begins to pick up steam as network equipment vendors start showing off technology that lets mobile phone users jump from cell phone networks to Wi-Fi networks and vice-versa. Industry observers say the advancement could affect the way mobile service providers go about their business.

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Teen and tween wireless growth in Canada to lag behind US for number of years

Wireless carriers in the United States are increasingly looking at tweeners – those between the ages of eight and 12 – for subscriber growth as traditional target markets begin to saturate, according to the Yankee Group.

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Telus considering reseller agreements, but remains leery of MVNO deals

The chief financial officer at Telus Corp. told a recent investors conference that the company might consider entering into wireless reseller agreements, but doesn’t see the value in mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs).

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CNM Update

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CNM Editorial

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

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Some surprises in survey of arts and culture labour force

At the end of 2005, Hamilton ON research firm Hill Strategies Research Inc. released their Artists by Neighbourhood in Canada report. The survey "highlights creative neighbourhoods across the country – areas where artists interact and help shape the character of their communities" by looking at the percentage of residents employed in artistic and cultural industries by postal code, using data from the 2001 census. Below are excerpts from the report.

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CNM People

Robert Desautels is the newest addition to the executive team at Longueuil QC motion simulator firm D-Box Technologies Inc. As VP of sales and marketing, he will guide the Quebec firm’s efforts to take its home entertainment-oriented motion feedback devices to new markets, and increase penetration and profile in existing markets. Desautels held the position of VP of marketing and business development at Montreal holographic imaging system maker XYZ Imaging Inc. before joining D-Box. Prior to that, he was general manager of Dorion QC-based Alfalight Canada, a branch office of high-power diode laser manufacturer Alfalight Inc. of Madison, WI. Desautels’ resume also includes positions with Hewlett Packard Canada, Transcontinental Printing, Apple Canada, and Creo Products. Desautels replaces outgoing VP of sales and marketing Robert de Bellefeuille.

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