Videotron reports 164,700 wireless subscribers

Videotron Ltd. announced Thursday that it had a total of 164,700 wireless subscribers at the end of the fourth quarter of 2011. 

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G8 leaders agree to ‘key principles’ on digital policy

G8 leaders agreed to “key principles” concerning freedom, privacy, intellectual property, crime and cyber-security in a communiqué last week following their meeting in Deauville, France. 

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Peace River broadcaster applies for additional transmitter

The CRTC announced Monday a consultation on an application from Peace River Broadcasting Corporation Ltd. To add an FM radio transmitter in Manning, Alta. for the broadcast its CKYL Peace River station.

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Rogers to launch Toronto all-news network

Rogers Communications Inc. announced Monday that will launch a local, 24-hour news channel in Toronto this fall called CityNews Channel.

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RIM faces class-action lawsuit

Research in Motion Ltd. said Friday it will fight a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company misled investors.

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Netflix competition not a ‘zero sum game’: Corus

Corus Entertainment Inc. CEO John Cassaday says he isn’t worried about the threat Netflix Inc. may pose to his business, arguing that providing exclusive content on any platform will be the solution to competing with new media.

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Put cap on Bell, Rogers, in 2500 MHz auction, companies say

Industry Canada should cap Bell Canada and Rogers Communications Inc.‘s spectrum holdings for the 2500 MHz auction because the companies own most of the 2500 MHz band’s licensed spectrum through their Inukshuk wireless partnership, several companies have told the department.

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Industry insiders cautiously optimistic about Postmedia’s online subscription plan

Media industry insiders are expressing cautious optimism about Postmedia Network Canada Corp.’s decision to charge readers a fee to access online news content in two trial markets. 

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2500 MHz auction debate heats up as players argue over block sizes

Incumbents and smaller players disagree about the size of 2500 MHz spectrum blocks for auction, a key point that one industry expert says could determine the market’s evolution.

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U.S. Protect IP Act stalls in Senate

Democratic Senator Ron Wyden announced Thursday that he is blocking a Senate committee motion to proceed with U.S. anti-piracy bill S. 968, the Protect IP Act, citing concerns about freedom of speech and technological innovation. 

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