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Canadian wireless exporters taking advantage of broadband stimulus opportunities in US

Canadian WiMAX companies are becoming major beneficiaries of the US government’s $7.2-billion rural broadband funding program, despite the Buy American provisions. Tranzeo Wireless Technologies, Vecima Networks, DragonWave, and Bridgewater Systems are four home-grown companies finding significant sales opportunities south of the border.

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Corus’ programs to air on U.S stations

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Regulation & Policy Update: Usage-based billing under attack from competitors

Small- and medium-sized enterprises, including home-based businesses, across Ontario and Quebec stand to see higher internet costs if plans by Bell Canada to introduce usage-based billing (UBB) are allowed to proceed, according to oppo­nents of the new billing structure. 

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The Green Notebook: Telus leads Canada in latest North American green carrier study

ABI Research has released a study called “North American Green Carriers”. Telus Corp came in 5th spot overall, followed by Rogers Communications Inc. at 6th place and then Bell at 7th. Each organization was analyzed by two parameters: innova­tion and implementation.

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Network capacity planning facing data onslaught

Network capacity planning is facing new challenges: enterprises are more reliant on hosted applications while also leveraging wireless capabilities. Some capital expenditures can be offset to service providers, but user service expectations remain high, and new capabilities and technologies are changing the game.

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COM DEV lands commercial satellite contract

COM DEV International Ltd. will commence work on an integrated multiplexer and switch assemblies for a commercial communications satellite at its Cambridge, ON, facility. COM DEV has not released the identity of the client with whom it signed the contract. The Authorization To Proceed (ATI) from the client is valued at US$ 1.5 million and completion of the project is slated to lead to a full contract worth US$ 5 million, according to a press release from the company. Additionally, COM DEV will in the future work on three satellites for the same customer.

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Friends, PIAC and Option Consommateurs join forces as new broadcast industry watchdog

The Friends of Canadian Broadcasting has joined hands with two well-known consumer advocacy groups to fight for more transparency in television broadcasting, distribution and regulation. The alliance with the Canadian Public Interest Centre (PIAC) and Quebec-based consumer group Option Consommateurs could result in increased pressure on broadcasters and the CRTC.

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StreamTheWorld boosts live streaming platform

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Commentary: Globalive gets rough ride from incumbents at first day of CRTC hearing

At the CRTC hearings into Globalive’s ownership structure Telus Corp, Rogers Communications Inc., and Bell Canada made a consistent and compelling case that Globalive does not comply with Canada’s foreign ownership regulations. Of course, as incumbents, it is in their interest to stall Globalive’s entry into the Canadian market.

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Nexio launches new web television platform that marries web 2.0 and broadcasting

Montreal-based IT services company Nexio Technologies Inc. has started a web TV outfit designed to help companies broadcast their own content online. According to industry observers, the organization might be on to something with this business model.

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