Telecommunications Industry News
Telus’ Optik TV Service Now Available in Prince George
11:45 am on November 16, 2010 | Category: Telecom Services, TelevisionWestern Canada’s leading telecommunications carrier, Telus Corp., has released its 'Optik' IPTV service in the Northern BC city of Prince George.
Telus to Launch Two New Windows-Based Multimedia Handsets
11:26 am on November 3, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Mobile Devices, Multimedia, Television, WirelessTelus Mobility has revealed plans to launch two Windows Phone 7-based smartphones, the LG Optimus 7 and HTC 7 Surround, on November 8.
CityTV iPad Application a Hit on iTunes
11:08 pm on September 28, 2010 | Category: Mobile Devices, Multimedia, Software, Television, Web ServicesCityTV, a broadcast television network owned by Rogers Communications, has launched its own Apple iPad application, allowing Canadian iPad users to watch a wide selection of programming, including hit shows like Biggest Loser and 30 Rock, for free.
Netflix Launches Unlimited Web-Based TV in Canada
11:23 am on September 22, 2010 | Category: Television, Web ServicesThe popular internet-based movie subscription service, Netflix, is now available in Canada, bringing a new player to the country's fast-changing media and entertainment market.
Bell Canada Launches ‘Fibe TV’ Digital Television Service
10:40 pm on September 14, 2010 | Category: Telecom Services, TelevisionA week after buying broadcaster, CTV, Bell Canada has officially launched Fibe TV, a subscription IPTV offering similar to Telus Corp.'s Optik service.
SaskTel Unveils Improved IPTV Platform
7:09 pm on September 3, 2010 | Category: Telecom Services, TelevisionSaskatchewan's incumbent telephone provider, SaskTel, has announced plans to upgrade its digital television service.
Telus Doubles Residential TV Customer Base in One Year
2:41 pm on August 10, 2010 | Category: Telecom Services, TelevisionVancouver-based telecommunications giant, Telus Corp., now has upwards of 228,000 television subscribers in B.C. and Alberta, almost doubling its customer base from 115,000 a year ago.
Telus Links Optik TV Service with Xbox 360
3:32 pm on August 5, 2010 | Category: Telecom Services, TelevisionTelus Optik TV subscribers can now use an Xbox 360 device as a digital set-top box, thanks to a collaboration between Telus and Xbox manufacturer, Microsoft.
CBS Negotiating Online Distribution of TV Content
3:15 pm on August 2, 2010 | Category: Business, Television, Web ServicesAmerica's leading broadcasting network, CBS, is moving to make its TV shows available over the internet.
Many Canadians Unprepared for 2011 Digital TV Transition
10:44 am on July 16, 2010 | Category: Regulation, Telecom Services, TelevisionAs many as 875,000 Canadian households are not prepared for the country's impending switch to digital television, according to Canada's broadcasting regulator, the CRTC.
National Film Board Releases iPad App
12:30 pm on July 1, 2010 | Category: Mobile Devices, Software, Television, Web ServicesThe National Film Board of Canada has introduced a new version of its award-winning iPhone application specifically for Apple iPad users.
Bell and Shaw Offer 3-D Coverage of Masters Golf Tournament
7:42 pm on April 11, 2010 | Category: Telecom Services, TelevisionBell Canada and Shaw Communications broadcast parts of this weekend's Masters golf tournament in 3-D, making them the first Canadian pay-TV operators to take advantage of the new technology.
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