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Bell turns to Federal Court of Appeal over CloudWiFi decision

BCE Inc. is asking for leave to appeal the CRTC’s June decision granting CloudWifi Inc. competitor access to Bell’s service wires in multi-dwelling units (MDUs).

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‘Unlimited’ deals give Freedom price advantage: analyst

Canaccord Genuity analyst Aravinda Galappatthige said the wireless frenzy unleashed by the new no-overage plans will negatively impact Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp., while benefiting Shaw Communications Inc.’s Freedom. 

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Any gov’t ban unlikely to affect Huawei partnership: Iristel

OTTAWA — With the federal government’s decision on whether to ban Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd equipment from 5G networks still looming, the company and Iristel Inc.’s Ice Wireless held a press conference in Ottawa Monday to announce they’re partnering up to connect 70 of some of Canada’s most remote communities.

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Broadcasters suing pirate ‘IPTV’ provider

Three of the nation’s largest broadcasters are suing the owners of a service that is allegedly selling live TV service packages and on-demand content without a licence or authorization. 

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CRTC to lead future telecom cybersecurity rules: gov’t document

The Liberal government plans to have the CRTC be the body in charge of developing and then enforcing telecom regulation related to future cybersecurity laws, according to a memo for Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez obtained through access to information law.

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Newly-acquired WireIE helping maximize ISED CTI funding: CEO

WireIE Holdings International Inc., a wholesaler of enterprise telecom services, has been helping telecoms across the country deliver internet and TV services to underserved areas, an effort that will be boosted by its acquisition this week, its CEO said.

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CRTC suspends post-CloudWiFi proceeding deadlines

The CRTC has suspended the deadlines it set for BCE Inc. to file tariffs on access to its fibre wire inside buildings and for other carriers to file interventions in a related proceeding.

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As tech gains steam, rules on facial recognition still developing

As facial recognition becomes increasingly accessible to police and other authorities, its use is prompting debate about what rules govern or should constrain the technology — a question that is still mostly unanswered in Canada.

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Rogers to launch 5G ‘innovation hub’ in Kitchener-Waterloo

Rogers Communications Inc. Monday announced what it is calling a 5G “innovation lab” with the Waterloo-based Communitech. 

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BTLR panel timetable ‘unaffected’ by member exit

Despite being “saddened” by the exit of one of its members, the panel reviewing Canada’s communications laws said it was forging ahead with its final recommendations, due in January 2020.

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