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ENCQOR 5G, Ericsson deploy standalone 5G network

A public-private partnership on 5G technology research in Ontario and Quebec is deploying a  standalone (SA) end-to-end 5G network meaning it will no longer have to rely on 4G technology.

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Cogeco revenue up, profit dips

Cogeco Inc. announced another increase in revenue with its second-quarter results Tuesday as it awaits news from the CRTC on its proposed hybrid mobile network operator (HMNO) model as the regulator releases its decision on mandated access for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) this week. 

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Internet equity gap grows for rural areas during pandemic: CIRA

Internet speeds for rural Canadians continue to remain “well below” the recommended CRTC speeds, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people “are counting more than ever on reliable broadband service” according to a report from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA).

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Botnet-blocking provides security for Canadians: CSE

The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) has argued that the average Canadian’s cybersecurity will benefit from telecom service providers blocking botnet traffic, a requirement currently being considered by the CRTC, and which has been opposed by several companies. 

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SaskTel objects to CRTC funding for BH Telecom, says project is duplicative

Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corp. has asked the CRTC to overturn its decision to award $9.5 million in funding to BH Telecom Corp. for a project in Saskatchewan that would connect some 26 communities in the province to high-speed internet. 

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International cooperation needed in dealing with online exploitation: Lametti

In order for the federal government to best deal with sexual exploitation online — and particularly that involving children — as it considers forming a new anti-online harm regulator, it will have to continue working on bolstering effective international cooperation, according to Minister of Justice and Attorney General David Lametti.

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Feds investing $14 million in 5G development for oil, gas, and mining sectors

The federal government is investing $14 million in Redline Communications Group Inc. through its Strategic Innovation Fund for the company to produce “Industrial 5G” products for clients in the mining, utilities, and oil and gas sectors. 

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Corus bounces back

Corus Entertainment Inc. reported Friday that it had begun to recover some of the losses of the earlier stages of the pandemic, with bleeding stopped in its television segment.

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Large telecoms not in favour of sharing data for NG911

Several large telecom companies have argued that the CRTC shouldn’t compel them to provide a list of the wireless service numbers with billing addresses in areas covered by small incumbent local exchanges (SILECs) to the Independent Telecommunications Providers Association (ITPA). 

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Novus wants CRTC to pause access complaint

Novus Entertainment Inc., which is fighting for access to a multi-dwelling unit in Coquitlam, British Columbia, has asked the CRTC to pause its application against the developer while they exchange information and negotiate.

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