Mobility

Federal government invests $1.44 billion in Telesat satellite internet

Tom Li - August 13, 2021

The funding will help build out Telesat's Lightspeed satellite constellation and bridge the digital divide in Canada.

CRTC’s virtual mobile network approval stirs mixed reactions

Tom Li - April 20, 2021

The CRTC's MVNO announcement approval seems like a step in the right direction, but many independents disagree.

Telus and Quebec government announce $30 million internet expansion project

Tom Li - April 15, 2021

Telus and the Quebec government announced a joint $30 million investment to expand high-speed internet access for residents in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. With this new...

New internet project approved for rural Newfoundland and Labrador

Tom Li - April 12, 2021

The $1.379 million network will service 1,184 households and is expected to start service in November.

LG closes its smartphone business

Tom Li - April 5, 2021

LG closed its mobile division after months of speculation. The South Korean telecommunications hardware manufacturer announced on April 5 that it's starting to wind down...

Rogers expands eligibility for low-cost internet program

Tom Li - March 10, 2021

Rogers Connected for Success program now includes people enrolled in government assistance.

Samsung devices to receive four years of security updates, one more than Pixel phones

Tom Li - February 23, 2021

The extended support includes more than 130 devices.

Telesat to receive $400 million investment from Quebec

Tom Li - February 23, 2021

The new funding is in addition to the CA$600 million from the federal government announced last year.

British Columbia receives $6.7 million project to improve internet connectivity

Tom Li - February 18, 2021

The funding will be for Telus to connect 1977 underserved communities with its PureFibre network.

Telesat contracts Thales Alenia Space to build satellite broadband

Tom Li - February 10, 2021

The company expects to launch its first satellite in two years.

Universal Broadband Fund to improve internet access in Wahnapitae

Tom Li - January 25, 2021

The project is expected to bring high-speed internet to 74 households.

Distributel acquires telecom provider Primus

Tom Li - January 20, 2021

Distributel acquires Primus from Fusion Connect for an undisclosed amount.

Microsoft announces Surface Pro 7+ for business users

Tom Li - January 11, 2021

Microsoft has released the Surface Pro 7+ for business, touting new Intel processors, larger battery, and removable storage. The Surface Pro 7+ tablet PC now...

Five telecommunication topics to focus on in 2021

Tom Li - January 3, 2021

The shift to remote work in 2020 underscored the essentiality of a solid network infrastructure. Throughout the year, data usage in both broadband and...

Complaints against telecom and TV service providers down nearly 20 per cent

Tom Li - December 2, 2020

The Commission for Complaints for Telecom-Television Services (CCTS), an organization dedicated to helping Canadians resolve their telecom and TV complaints, said that despite the...

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