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U.S. House votes to repeal ISP privacy measures

The United States House of Representatives has voted to repeal the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s privacy measures for Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

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Ice Wireless offering unlimited data, roaming plans

Iristel Inc.’s Ice Wireless is now selling plans with unlimited data and roaming in the United States and Mexico, the company said in a press release Wednesday.

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Big three say conditions for strong wireless continue: Desjardins

BCE Inc., Telus Corp., and Rogers Communications Inc. believe the conditions supporting the wireless growth they have seen in recent quarters will stay in place in 2017, according to a research note from Desjardins Capital Markets analyst Maher Yaghi.

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Jacob Glick joins University of Ottawa

Jacob Glick is leaving Rogers Communications Inc. after two years with the company and becoming a distinguished executive fellow in residence at the University of Ottawa.

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Privacy commish funding work on rules for connected cars

OTTAWA — The federal privacy commissioner will be working with stakeholders to develop a “code of practice” to help address privacy concerns around connected and autonomous vehicles, a Senate committee heard Tuesday.

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OPC, CIRA-supported initiative maps out Canadians’ Internet traffic

A tool that allows users to see exactly where their Internet traffic is travelling, backed partially by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, has received a facelift make it easier to use for Canadians.

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Bell accelerates FTTH deployment with $854M plan for Montreal

MONTREAL — BCE Inc. will invest $854 million to bring fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) to all of Montreal’s homes and businesses within five years, the company said Monday.

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Encrypted messaging apps no place to hide, says U.K. official after killings

Facebook Inc.’s WhatsApp messaging service should not be a place “for terrorists to hide,” according to U.K. Home Secretary Amber Rudd, who appeared on a Sunday BBC program and called for co-operation from communications companies in the wake of last week’s terror attack outside the British houses of parliament.

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Flanker brands ramped up promos in March: Barclays

Following a quiet first quarter, wireless companies’ flanker brands stepped up the competition in March, ramping up promotional activity through data increases and handset discounts, according to Barclays Capital.

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Class-action lawsuit proposed against Amazon over sales tax

A Canadian class-action lawsuit is being filed against Amazon.com Inc. for the collection of sales tax on tax-exempt products, the Consumer Law Group announced Monday.

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