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Convergence makes a comeback at NATPE’s 2006 conference

Predictions about the future of television abounded at the annual US National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) conference, held January 24-26 in Las Vegas.

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IPTV still plays important role in regional telcos’ growth strategies

MTS Allstream Inc. and Aliant Inc. are still building out their IPTV offerings even as they struggle to maintain local residential telephony market share.

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Stern’s return met with reserved reaction from CRTC, CBSC

Despite the media attention, the launch of US shock jock Howard Stern’s Howard 100 station on Sirius Canada is being downplayed by both the satellite radio provider and industry groups.

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Shaw PPV given green light to coast-to-coast terrestrial service

Calgary-based Shaw Pay-Per-View Ltd. will soon be coming to eastern Canada, and Astral Media Inc. will just have to learn to share.

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CCTA folds after 50 years

While many laud the potential of broadband convergence, the Canadian Cable Telecommunications Association (CCTA) is a victim of it. Citing the changing face of the cable industry, the 50-year-old organization announced it will cease operations immediately.

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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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Bell fighting back against unfair charges claim by Rogers Wireless

Bell Canada notes in its response to a Rogers Wireless application regarding claims of unfair charges that there are, in fact, situations where the company is allowed to charge these rates.

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AirIQ Inc. has made changes to its senior level leadership as part of a larger internal reorganization. David Brandos has been appointed chief marketing officer, while at the same time maintaining his leadership role in the Boatracs division.

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Rogers and Melodeo unveil first mobile podcast service in North America
Rogers Wireless and Melodeo Inc. have teamed up to launch Rogers Podcast Service, the first mobile Podcast service on the continent. Through Melodeo’s Mobilcast software, Rogers Wireless customers will now have the option to listen to daily-updated Podcasts on their cell phones covering 16 different categories, including news and sports, technology, music, and comedy.

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Aliant improves pre-paid wireless results with better subscriber mix

A revamping of pre-paid wireless services has helped Aliant Inc. post dramatically improved results, with the Atlantic Canadian wireless operator recording a 65% improvement in pre-paid average revenue per user (ARPU) in the fourth quarter of 2005 compared to the same quarter in 2004.

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