The House of Commons industry committee voted Tuesday to send Bill C-28, the government’s anti-spam legislation, back to the House of Commons after making one minor amendment to the bill.
Rural, remote competition would kill small phone companies within three years, says ACTQ
GATINEAU—Allowing local competition in rural and remote areas would wipe out the profitability of small incumbent phone companies within three years, the Association des Compagnies de Téléphone du Québec (ACTQ), an association of Quebec phone companies, told the CRTC Tuesday.
PIAC, Liberals, propose broadband speed targets
Top R&D telcos invest in LTE, IPTV and e-health
CRTC denies requirement for English pay-TV in francophone markets
The CRTC denied Tuesday an application from Allarco Entertainment Inc. to require broadcasting distributors to carry all English- and French-language pay television services in francophone markets.
CRTC approves Philippines channel for distribution
The CRTC said Tuesday it has approved Philippines channel GMA Life TV for satellite distribution in Canada.
Opposition MPs criticize CRTC-Telus telemarketing deal
Opposition MPs are criticizing an agreement between the CRTC and Telus Corp. that will see the company donate money as a penalty for making unwanted, automated calls.
CTV to rebrand Star! TV as E!
NorthernTel builds out HSPA+
CRTC releases new programming category definitions
The CRTC released new definitions for television programming categories Monday, including the categories long-form documentaries, Canadian award shows and religious programming.