AI and Autonomy FCC declares AI-voiced robocalls Illegal The FCC's declaration represents a new weapon against robocall scams, strengthening consumer protection in telecommunications. Zartasha MushtaqFebruary 12, 2024
AI and Autonomy SK Telecom invests US$100M in AI startup Anthropic for multilingual LLM development The companies have signed a partnership agreement to develop the AI technology for telecommunications providers Rowan DunneAugust 14, 2023
Canada Streaming services to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law The new law won't apply to individuals posting on social media, which had been a concern for those opposed to the changes Joseph MortonApril 28, 2023
Technology Rogers Communications latest acquisition helps with 5G rollout on Toronto subway Currently, TTC passengers with any mobile carrier can only call 911 in areas with cellular coverage, such as station platforms and concourses Joseph MortonApril 12, 2023
News Quebecor acquires Freedom Mobile, creates fourth major wireless carrier in Canada Videotron has promised the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry to keep prices low Natalia Buendia CalvilloApril 3, 2023
Canada Innovation, Science and Industry Minister and CRTC take aim at rising roaming fees Regulator to take aim at hidden fees for customers while using phones abroad Joseph MortonMarch 24, 2023
Technology Ericsson Canada partners with two Canadian universities to open a Quantum research hub The Canadian quantum industry will be worth $139 billion and account for 209,200 jobs by 2045 Joseph MortonMarch 20, 2023
Canada Federal and Ontario governments team up to bring broadband internet to underserved communities This spreads high speed internet access to over 3,800 homes in 31 Ontario communities Joseph MortonMarch 7, 2023
Mining Huawei unveils new ‘smart’ diamond mine in Botswana The Jwanneng mine in Botswana is the world's first smart diamond mine Joseph MortonFebruary 28, 2023
Canada Competition Tribunal rules in favour of Rogers and Shaw telecommunications merger The Competition Bureau's argument was the merger would weaken competition leading to higher prices and poor service. Joseph MortonDecember 30, 2022