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Xplornet announces more ‘5G ready’ network expansion

Xplornet Communications Inc. plans to introduce “5G-ready Internet technology” in New Brunswick, it said two weeks after a similar announcement in Ontario.

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Big Three face lawsuit over 911-location tech

A Colorado-based company is suing BCE Inc., Telus Corp. and Rogers Communications Inc. for allegedly violating its patents involving technology used to locate mobile phones for 911 service.

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OPC to look into face-scanning mall kiosks

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) will join Alberta’s provincial privacy watchdog and launch an investigation into the use of facial recognition technology in shopping malls owned by Cadillac Fairview.

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Telus’ customer service strategy improving churn in wireline: CEO

The customer service strategy that Telus Corp. has been employing for over a decade in its wireless business has been gaining momentum in its wireline segment, CEO Darren Entwistle said on a call with analysts Friday, explaining the company’s wireline improvement in the second quarter.

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CRTC opens consult on Stingray-Newcap, Quebecor-Serdy deals

The CRTC has set Sept. 4 as the deadline for comments in two acquisitions in the broadcasting sector.

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New Connect to Innovate projects in Ontario, Quebec

The federal government announced more rural and remote internet funding for the  Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que. and Sioux Lookout and Hilton Beach, Ont. this week.

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BDUs need to have STB data ready for Sept. 2019: CRTC

The CRTC renewed the licences of a slew of broadcasters in multiple decisions on Thursday, taking a hands-off approach to issues like pricing of standalone channels, but setting conditions of license for community programming, accessibility and a firm deadline for the national set top box data program.

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Expert panel to lead roundtables for data policy consultation

The federal government has appointed a panel of experts who will lead roundtable discussions during the upcoming national data consultation.

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Stingray offers $120M for Music Choice

Stingray Digital Group Inc. is turning from fighting Pennsylvania-based Music Choice to offering to buy the company for $120 million US.

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More targeted data critical to bridge rural broadband divide

Matt Rapke doesn’t need a map to figure out that identifying ‘unnamed’ rural and remote places is a fundamental aspect of deploying broadband in those areas, because he comes from one such town.

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