Posted on

Bell says permanent approval of call blocking ‘is overwhelmingly in the public interest’

BCE Inc. is urging the CRTC to give it permanent approval to continue to block certain scam voice calls, saying the ​​benefits “are unmistakable” after a nearly year-long trial period in which it blocked 954 million fraudulent calls.

This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.

Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.

FREE TRIAL

Two weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Register for free

* Required

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Continue

* Required
Posted on

Federal Court of Appeal dismisses BDUs’ appeal of distant signal tariffs

A cell tower with a blue sky in the background.

The Federal Court of Appeal ruled Friday partially in favour of a group that challenged a tariff increase by the Copyright Board of Canada for over-the-air distant signal retransmission while dismissing an appeal of the same decision by six of the country’s largest TV service providers.

This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.

Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.

FREE TRIAL

Two weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Register for free

* Required

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Continue

* Required
Posted on

CRTC seeks more info on how companies comply with Internet Code for people with disabilities

The CRTC is seeking further information from internet service providers as it tries to determine if they are in compliance with the Internet Code, specifically when it comes to procedures for people with disabilities.

This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.

Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.

FREE TRIAL

Two weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Register for free

* Required

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Continue

* Required
Posted on

SkyChoice kicked out of CCTS

Faced with what it said are multiple different instances of non-cooperation from a small Ontario-based internet service provider (ISP), the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) has “terminated participation” of SkyChoice Communications Inc. with the telecom complaints ombudsman, according to a Thursday release.

This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.

Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.

FREE TRIAL

Two weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Register for free

* Required

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Continue

* Required
Posted on

Rogers reports spike in wireless subscribers and rise in profit for Q2

The return of the Toronto Blue Jays has caused Rogers Communications Inc.’s media revenues to surge by 84 per cent during its second quarter of the year, contributing to the company’s overall Q2 earnings of $302 million — an eight per cent increase from last year.

This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.

Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.

FREE TRIAL

Two weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Register for free

* Required

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Continue

* Required
Posted on

Rogers claims Saint John developer ignoring CRTC proceeding

In its ongoing effort to gain access to multiple apartment buildings in Saint John, N.B., Rogers Communications Inc. said in a reply filed with the CRTC Tuesday that a representative of IronGate Developments has not officially responded to its application. 

This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.

Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.

FREE TRIAL

Two weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Register for free

* Required

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Continue

* Required
Posted on

Bell expands Canadian 5G network; now offering 5G roaming in the United States

BCE Inc. has expanded its 5G network in Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec and has begun offering 5G roaming in the United States, it announced Wednesday — saying it is the first Canadian provider to do so. 

This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.

Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.

FREE TRIAL

Two weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Register for free

* Required

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Continue

* Required
Posted on

Telus expands 5G network to Quebec City

Telus Corp. has expanded its 5G network into Quebec City as part of a $38 million investment in infrastructure. 

This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.

Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.

FREE TRIAL

Two weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Register for free

* Required

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Continue

* Required
Posted on

CRTC approves Asian Television Network authorization for Indian news channel

The CRTC Monday approved an application from Asian Television Network International Limited, authorizing its “Mirror Now” channel for distribution as non-Canadian programming. 

This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.

Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.

FREE TRIAL

Two weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Register for free

* Required

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Continue

* Required
Posted on

Feds launch copyright framework consultation for AI and IoT   

Canada wants to hear from stakeholders on how to modernize the Copyright Act to better include protections for new innovations and investments as new technologies develop.

This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.

Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.

FREE TRIAL

Two weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Register for free

* Required

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters.

Continue

* Required