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Rogers brings 5G service to parts of TTC subway amid dispute with Bell and Telus

Rogers announced today that its customers can talk, text, and stream on 5G in tunnels and stations in the busiest sections of Toronto Transit...

Xplore delivers internet connectivity to more than 27,000 homes in rural Quebec

New Brunswick-based rural-focused internet service provider Xplore announced today that 27,000 homes and businesses in rural Quebec are now able to connect to fibre...

Bell, Rogers, Telus spar over provision of wireless coverage in the TTC subway

Bell and Telus are accusing Rogers of stonewalling and refusing to negotiate access to the infrastructure that would allow them to provide wireless coverage...

Government of Canada brings high-speed internet to 1000+ Indigenous homes in Newfoundland and Labrador

Yesterday, the government of Canada announced an investment of C$10.3 million to bring high-speed internet access to more than a thousand Indigenous households in...

Indigenous, rural connectivity, climate change and competition at the forefront of ISED’s new spectrum plans

On Friday, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released the 2023-2027 Spectrum Outlook report, highlighting the new guidelines and objectives for increasing the...

Coffee Briefing Aug. 8 – CRTC announces MVNO agreements officially in place; Google rolls out privacy features; AWS commits $100,000 to support local initiatives...

Coffee Briefings are timely deliveries of the latest ITWC headlines, interviews, and podcasts. Today’s Coffee Briefing is delivered by IT World Canada’s editorial team! Missed...

Tech toys of summer

During the dog days of summer, it’s always fun to contemplate some new toys. Here are a few that we’ve been enjoying. All prices are...

Xplore to offer high speed internet to rural Canadians via Jupiter 3

Rural internet provider Xplore Inc. has announced it will offer faster satellite internet to Canadians in rural locations this fall, following the successful launch...

Channel Bytes July 28, 2023 – Importing updates into WSUS is changing; AI infrastructure investments boost DC capex; Snow debuts partner program; and more

Staying informed is a constant challenge. There's so much to do, and so little time. But we have you covered. Grab a coffee and...

Samsung introduces new foldable phones and more at Galaxy Unpacked

Yesterday at Galaxy Unpacked, broadcast live from Seoul, South Korea, Samsung unveiled the latest iteration of its folding phones, plus new tablets and watches,...

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $22 million for high-speed internet access in rural Ontario

Today, the governments of Canada and Ontario announced a combined investment of C$22 million in the Regional Municipality of Durham to bring high-speed internet...

CRTC rules in favour of Québecor on MVNO access rates dispute with Rogers

On Monday, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) decided that Québecor’s proposed rates to access Rogers’ network were fairer than what Rogers had...

Minister Champagne takes steps to ensure TTC riders have wireless coverage

Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced yesterday that he is initiating a consultation to revise the licenses of Rogers, Bell, Telus and Videotron to ensure...

MEF study finds Canada among lowest markets for user trust

A recent report launched by the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) at a conference in Toronto revealed the level of trust of Canadian mobile users...

Coffee briefing Jul. 25- National Defence partners with Akkodis to accelerate DX, ventureLAB announces 6th cohort of Hardware Catalyst Initiative; Community Network Partners join...

Coffee Briefings are timely deliveries of the latest ITWC headlines, interviews, and podcasts. Today’s Coffee Briefing is delivered by IT World Canada’s editorial team! Missed...

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