Ericsson, Telus sign deal for IMS technology

Ericsson said Thursday it has signed a deal with Telus Corp. to develop and install an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) for Telus’ network, which is its says will be the “foundation” for communications services over LTE and other network connections.

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Future viewer habits to determine length of CBC hockey partnership: Rogers

Technological developments that impact the way consumers watch broadcast content will help determine whether CBC/Radio-Canada will continue to air NHL hockey games five years from now, said Scott Moore, president of broadcasting at Rogers Communications Inc.’s media subsidiary.

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Chantal Bernier named interim privacy commissioner

Chantal Bernier, the assistant privacy commissioner, will take over as interim privacy commissioner on Dec. 3, the federal government said Wednesday.

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Tough Canadian market for Orange without spectrum: analyst

The way Orange SA is said to be considering entering the Canadian market—if indeed it does come at all—could limit the success the French telecom has in the Canadian wireless market.

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NHL deal to help Rogers in pick-and-pay regime: analysts

Rogers Communications Inc.’s new 12-year deal for the broadcast and multi-platform rights to National Hockey League games is a $5.2-billion bet that Canadians will pay to maintain access to NHL games if they’re forced to choose between costly sports specialty channels in a future pick-and-pay environment, industry analysts said.

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Sasktel boosts Internet speeds in 7 communities

Sasktel is upgrading the Internet speeds it makes available to its customers in Pike Lake, Leask, Choiceland, Marsden, Meath Park, Sheho and Star Blanket Cree Nation, Sask., the company said Thursday.

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Quebec’s consumer watchdog fines Bell $3.28m, other telcos warned

Quebec’s consumer protection office (OPC), an agency of the provincial government, fined BCE Inc. subsidiary Bell Mobility $3.28 million for breaching the provincial Consumer Protection Act, and warned other telecommunications companies they could be next.

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MTS offers LTE roaming throughout Canada, internationally

Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. on Monday said that it is now is offering its customers the opportunity to roam on LTE networks in most major urban areas in Canada and the United States, as well as other international locations.

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Carleton University paper argues for more wireless competition

A research project from Carleton University in Ottawa has released a report saying there is a deficit of competition in Canada’s wireless market.

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Rogers survey says most Canadians want more TV choice

Rogers Communications Inc. on Monday said 86 per cent of respondents in a survey it commissioned want more choice and flexibility in the channels that are included in their TV subscriptions.

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