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Study: World’s worst internet is the least affordable

Privacy protection company Surfshark has released an in-depth analysis on Internet affordability in 85 countries (81 per cent of the global population). According to the study, Africa has the least affordable and the worst quality internet in terms of speed & stability. Key findings of the study: 75 per cent of the researched countries have […]

February 24, 2021

Sportsnet and WWE expand agreement to include NXT

Sportsnet and WWE have announced an expanded agreement to air live broadcasts of NXT on Sportsnet 360 and SN NOW beginning on February 24th. Now airing live every Wednesday night on Sportsnet 360 and SN NOW, 52 weeks a year, NXT is revolutionizing the world of sports entertainment with innovative styles from trend-setting and unapologetic Superstars […]

February 22, 2021

Telesat gets €260m investment from Quebec

Ottawa-based satellite operator Telesat, which last week announced plans to build 300 Low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites for its Lighspeed project, is to receive a C$400 million (€260m) investment from the government of Quebec. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by Telesat and the Quebec government. There is a catch. The cash comes in […]

February 19, 2021By Chris Forrester

Canadian Hockey League selects Verizon media platform

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) has selected the Verizon Media Platform to deliver a its streaming experience across an expanded range of devices. Verizon Media says its streaming service offers increased audience engagement through expanded distribution in addition to a best-in-class user experience that allows CHL fans to stay better connected during unprecedented times. The […]

February 18, 2021

Netflix opening Canada office

Netflix has confirmed it is establishing a new base in Canada. In a blog post, Ted Sandaros, Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer at Netflix, said: “We want to […] make a new home for Netflix in Canada – opening an office and hiring a dedicated content executive to work directly with the Canadian creative community.” […]

February 12, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Telesat commits to LEO Lightspeed fleet

Ottawa-based Telesat has committed to its own mega-constellation of Low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites. Telesat needed to put its own financial affairs in order first as well as review its potential suppliers. Thales Alenia Space gets the prime contract for the LEO fleet which is called Lightspeed. The fleet would comprise 298 satellites with services […]

February 10, 2021By Chris Forrester

Times Network expands to Canada

Expanding its footprint in international markets, Times Network, India’s premium broadcast network, has announced the launch of ET NOW on Bell Fibe TV in Ontario and Québec through a distribution partnership with Ethnic Channels Group (ECG), the multicultural broadcaster. Nextologies will transport the ET NOW signal within Canada. ET NOW is the first Indian English […]

January 26, 2021

disguise breaks into Canadian film & TV production

Vancouver-based Promosa has enhanced its twenty-year-old legacy in film and television production by investing in disguise’s vx 4 and rx machines and undergoing specialist xR training to become the first official disguise partner in Canada to deliver full end-to-end xR stage production. With offices across Western Canada and in Washington state, Promosa is a world-class, […]

January 20, 2021

SES extends Canada’s Nunavut coverage

SES Networks has won a contract to supply new satellite capacity to the north of Canada and its scattered population of Nunavut residents. Working in partnership with SSi Canada, SES says it will secure a significant increase in its satellite capacity, enhancing SSi’s ability to better serve consumers, students, government entities and businesses in Nunavut […]

January 19, 2021By Chris Forrester

Canada: Cogeco launches EPICO IPTV

Cogeco Connexion, a subsidiary of Cogeco Communications, has announced the launch of EPICO, its new IPTV service that offers an entertainment experience combining the Internet and television. EPICO is based on a technology platform that is integrated into Google’s Android TV ecosystem and on the expertise of the team of Cogeco engineers who contributed to […]

January 19, 2021