Primus caps internet usage and raises rates
Telecommunication and Internet service provider Primus Canada last week notified customers that, effective February 1st, 2011, the company will be increasing how much it charges for internet service...
View ArticleBell jacking up prices of Phone, Internet and TV in New Year
Telecommunications giant Bell Canada this week began notifying consumers that it is raising phone, internet and television rates in the New Year. Effective January 1st, 2012, Bell is raising television...
View ArticleIPTV in Canada: An update
In 2005, cable companies began offering cable telephony , also known as VoIP or digital phone service, to its customers for the first time. Since that time, the big four cable companies – Cogeco,...
View ArticleNFL Supporting BCE in CRTC Battle
The National Football League is on BCE Inc.’s side in its latest battle with the Canadian Radio and Television Commission. Recall that in December, the CRTC ruled that BCE would not be permitted to...
View ArticleBCE Buys Astral Media for $3.4B
BCE Inc plans to acquire Astral Media in a $50-a-share cash-and-stock deal putting the price tag at $3.38 billion. The acquisition, announced on March 16th, will strengthen BCE’s telecommunications...
View ArticleWhy is the Competition Bureau Suing Bell, Rogers & Telus?
Canada’s three leading wireless carriers are being sued by the Competition Bureau for misleading consumers. Bell Canada, Telus, Rogers, as well as the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association...
View ArticleBell Unveils Canada’s First Wireless TV Receiver
The hassle of running cable through your house to connect your TV is coming to an end. Bell has launched a new Fibe TV Wireless Receiver, which enables customers to enjoy up to 5 additional TVs...
View ArticleBCE and Astral Get CRTC Approval to Complete Merger on July 5
The $3.2 billion acquisition of Astral Media by BCE has gained approval from the CRTC as of June 27th. On July 5, 2013 the two long-established Montréal companies will begin ramping up competition in...
View ArticleBell Launches Gigabit Fibe Internet in Toronto
Bell today announced the launch of what it’s calling “North America’s fastest internet” in Toronto. The new Gigabit Fibe service will be rolled out to 1.1 million Toronto homes and businesses, with...
View ArticleBell Canada’s Let’s Talk Day is Coming January 27th: Text, Call, Tweet, Share...
Bell Let's Talk Day is this January 27th, 2016, in support of mental health.
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