Category : Telecommunications


Bell vs Telus: High-Speed Internet Battle Moves West

Bell has filed a formal complaint with Canada's telecom regulator alleging Telus is impeding competition in British Columbia and Alberta's high-speed internet markets by failing to provide wholesale network access as required by federal regulations.

SaskTel 3G Network Shutdown by October 2027

SaskTel and Lüm Mobile will phase out 3G wireless services by October 2027, transitioning customers to modern 4G LTE and 5G/5G+ networks due to global technological evolution and equipment challenges.

High-Speed Internet Expansion for Rural Canada

The Canadian government announces a major initiative to expand high-speed internet access to underserved rural and remote communities, aiming to bridge the digital divide and boost economic opportunities.

Undersea Telecom Cable Damaged in Gulf of Finland

Finnish authorities are investigating damage to a critical undersea telecom cable in the Gulf of Finland. The incident raises security concerns for vital international communications infrastructure.

Gogo's 5G Air-to-Ground Network Now Live

Gogo confirms its next-generation 5G air-to-ground broadband network is launched after successful flight tests, promising high-speed connectivity for North American aviation starting January 2026.

Bell awarded $24K for Chicoutimi copper wire theft

A Quebec court has ordered a convicted thief to pay Bell $24,000 in damages for a 2024 copper wire theft that cut internet for 100 people. Read about the landmark ruling and the growing problem of copper theft.

Russia bans Snapchat, FaceTime over security claims

Russia has banned Snapchat and Apple's FaceTime, accusing them of facilitating terrorism. This continues a trend of restricting Western services since the Ukraine war began and the launch of a state 'super app.'

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