Tag: Internet

All things Internet from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

Canadians to double data consumption in next five years: PwC

Canadians are expected to double their data consumption in the next five years, according to PwC's Global Entertainment and Media Outlook. While the outlook predicts...

Stakeholders applaud $1.7B broadband investment in Budget 2019, but want more...

Industry stakeholders say $1.7 billion in new broadband investment outlined in Tuesday's federal budget is a critical commitment, but more detail is needed on...

ISED proposes new CRTC direction putting consumer first

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Min. Navdeep Bains is proposing a new direction for the CRTC that puts the Canadian consumer first. Bains' proposed policy...

CRTC invites public to weigh in on ISP code of conduct

The CRTC is inviting Canadians to share their views on its Facebook page until Mar. 4 on the possible creation of a mandatory code of conduct for internet...

CIRA survey finds Canadians concerned fake news could affect federal election...

A survey conducted by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) indicates that 70 per cent of Canadians are concerned that fake news could affect...

Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast: Carleton University’s Dwayne Winseck on the...

Every year the Canadian Media Concentration Research Project (CMCRP) puts out a series of reports on the state of Canada’s  telecom, internet, and media industries....

Internet service complaints up 170 per cent over last five years:...

The Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) has published its 2017-18 Annual Report, noting a 57 per cent increase in the number of...

CRTC asks Canadians to weigh in on proposed code of conduct...

The CRTC says it's taking action to address increasing complaints about internet services. The commission is seeking comments on the need for a mandatory code...

Radioplayer unveils prototype ‘Reference Radio’ for cars

Radioplayer Worldwide has unveiled the "Reference Radio" at the WorldDAB General Assembly in Berlin - a prototype touchscreen radio for dashboards, designed to show...

Bell and Ford partner on ‘Connected Car’ Wi-Fi service

Bell is partnering with Ford, announcing that it's the first Canadian wireless service provider to enable built-in Wi-Fi hotspots in supported Ford and Lincoln vehicles with...