Satellite internet service, Starlink, is facing opposition from Canada’s telecom giant, Bell Canada (Bell), as it seeks access to government subsidies to enhance internet connectivity in remote northern regions.
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TELUS to Consider De-leveraging Some Assets
ExpiredIn its ongoing commitment to bring connectivity and cutting-edge technology to more Canadians, TELUS has been engaging advisors for several months on a number of balance sheet strengthening items, including evaluating a potential plan to sell a minority stake in our world-class portfolio of wireless towers.
Rogers to Introduce Legacy Network Fee Ahead of 3G Shutdown
ExpiredCanadian telecommunications operator, Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), has announced a new monthly fee for customers using its legacy 2G and 3G networks as the company prepares to shut down these services.
OECD Report Spotlights TELUS as Leader in Workforce AI Literacy
ExpiredTELUS, a world-leading communications technology company, is the only Canadian organization featured in the latest Business report at OECD, Boosting Productivity and Business Growth – the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills.
Freedom Mobile Expands 5G+ with 3800 MHz Spectrum Upgrade
ExpiredFreedom Mobile has launched a strategic rollout of 3800 MHz spectrum in its 5G+ network across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, marking a significant upgrade in network capabilities.
TELUS Launches Canada's Sovereign AI Factory, Powered by NVIDIA
ExpiredTELUS, in collaboration with NVIDIA, has announced that it plans to build Canada's leading Sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) Factory—a powerful and highly secure facility that will give Canadian businesses and researchers access to cutting-edge technology—helping them develop smarter AI products, streamline operations, and stay competitive in a fast-changing world. The facility will provide supercomputers and software needed to train AI while keeping data safe within Canada's borders.
Rogers Secures CAD 7 Billion Equity Investment from Blackstone
ExpiredRogers Communications, Inc. (Rogers) has signed an agreement with Blackstone, supported by Canadian institutional investors, for an equity investment totaling CAD 7 billion.
TELUS Unveils SmartHome+ Powered by AWS at MWC 2025
ExpiredAt Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, TELUS announced that it is using Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) IoT Device Management's new Managed Integrations feature as a key component of its SmartHome+ solution, expanding on the collaboration announced between the companies in February, 2023.
SaskTel Expands 5G Service to Nearly 100 Rural Cell Locations
ExpiredSaskTel has launched a major 5G network expansion, connecting nearly 100 rural cell sites across Saskatchewan, including Arborfield, Zenon Park, and other communities and highway corridors. This expansion reflects SaskTel’s commitment to delivering next-generation wireless connectivity in rural areas.
Bell Canada Successfully Completes First Trial of Cohere’s USM Software
ExpiredTelecommunications giant, Bell Canada, has successfully completed its first network field test of Cohere Technologies’ software-driven capacity improvement using coordinated scheduling with an existing network. The trial represented a significant milestone in enhancing 5G network capacity without modifications to existing radios or antennas.