In a statement on Twitter on Wednesday, the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) announced the approval of an implementable 5G new radio (NR) specification.
5G specifications approved by 3GPP
Telecom criticized for continuous credit checks
In a report released on Wednesday by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), a Canadian telecom was deemed in violation of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) after repeatedly requesting a customer’s credit history for marketing purposes.
Music channel denied Canadian distribution
CRTC calls out Iristel, but says no new regs in traffic stimulation case
In separate decisions on Wednesday, the CRTC ordered Iristel Inc. to cease the use of 867 area code numbers to connect callers to a Toronto-area radio station audio stream, but deemed BCE Inc.’s request for new regulations covering the practice of traffic stimulation unnecessary.
Part 1 over Calgary access agreement reinstated
CRTC tells Bell it has to build outside meet-me points
Court denies Bell Super Bowl SimSub appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed a case brought forward by BCE Inc. challenging the CRTC’s rule forbidding simultaneous substitution for the Super Bowl on Monday, putting an end to a nearly three-year court challenge — though the company indicated Tuesday it is still hoping the regulator will rescind the decision.
Rogers, CBC ink 7-year deal for HNIC NHL broadcast
Five new directors named to CBC board
C-59 could hurt security, allow surveillance on telecom networks: report
A comprehensive new report from the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab and the the University of Ottawa’s Canadian Internet Policy & Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) has identified dozens of potential issues with Bill C-59, including elements that could “have the net effect of undermining security in Canadian networks, rather than enhancing it.”