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AI could help grow Canadian content: CMF

The acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) could contribute to the discovery and growth of Canadian content, according to a mid-year trend report by the Canada Media Fund (CMF).

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Bell quad-band LTE-A network live in nearly 40 cities

BCE Inc.’s new quad band LTE-advanced (LTE-A) service is now live in nearly 40 cities in eight provinces, the company announced Wednesday.

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Five free data hours for Fido customers

Customers of Rogers Communications Inc.’s flanker brand, Fido, are being offered free wireless data five times per month under a new feature called Data Bytes, the company announced Wednesday.

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Alaraby Television Network approved for distribution

The CRTC approved Tuesday an application by sponsor Ethnic Channels Group Ltd. to add Alaraby Television Network to its list of non-Canadian channels authorized for distribution.

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ADR files GIC petition over ignored emergency alert system

The federal cabinet should overturn a spring CRTC decision mandating wireless service providers establish a system for emergency alerts so that a Quebec-based emergency information service can participate in the proceeding, Avis de Recherche (ADR) argued in a petition to the governor in council.

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Western Canada, Quebec to get Connecting Canadians funding

Following a pledge last week to connect certain Quebec communities, the federal government will once again dip into its Connecting Canadians fund to provide capital to the tune of $10 million for rural and remote households in Western Canada.

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ISED approves Videotron spectrum transfer to Freedom

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) has approved the transfer of spectrum licences from Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron to Shaw Communications Inc.’s Freedom Mobile.

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How serious is the CRTC’s ‘unprecedented’ lack of commissioners?

At the end of this week, following the departure of its vice-chairman of telecom, the CRTC will be left operating with only four commissioners and an interim chairwoman with four-month mandate.

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Reseller registration delayed to 2018

Telecom service resellers will have an extra year to comply with a CRTC order to register with the regulator.

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‘Battle for the Net’ coming Wednesday

Major internet-based companies and organizations are preparing to participate in a Wednesday campaign advocating for the preservation of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Open Internet Order, also known as Title II.

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