TELUS is reaching an important milestone in its project to deploy a buried submarine cable between Sept-Îles and the Gaspé Peninsula, a major initiative originally announced in 2020. The required permits have been obtained following a consultation process with indigenous communities and TELUS can now deploy the submarine cable, which…
Nisga’a Lisims Government and TELUS are celebrating the completion of a four-year-long project to bring wireless connectivity to all four Nisga’a Villages in Northwest B.C., resulting in improved safety and supported indigenous prosperity in the Nass Valley through a first-of-its-kind partnership. The USD-8.8 million project provides more than 2,000 residential…
Avante, a leading provider of comprehensive software solutions for the telecommunications industry, won the ‘Best Moonshot Catalyst – ODA in a Box’ award from TM Forum at DTW Ignite 2025, held at the Bella Center in Copenhagen. This prestigious honor, presented at the 2025 Catalyst Awards, recognizes Avante’s groundbreaking project,…
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), announced up to USD 105 million in federal funding for three high-speed internet projects being delivered by Saskatchewan Telecommunications (SaskTel). These projects will bring high-speed internet access to 6,522 households in 35 rural and remote communities across central and northern Saskatchewan,…
In a concerning trend, copper theft incidents have surged by 23% year-over-year (YoY) across Canada, according to recent reports from Bell. Since 2022, Bell has documented over 2,270 instances of copper theft nationwide. These incidents now constitute 88% of all physical security breaches affecting Bell’s network, with more than 500…
TD SYNNEX has acquired Apptium, a software development company and provider of a cloud commerce platform that connects the world’s applications, data, and devices. The acquisition reflects a critical investment in TD SYNNEX’s technology solutions orchestration strategy and expands the company’s depth and breadth of cloud and everything-as-a-service (XaaS) offerings.…
As the due date arrives, Canada has officially withdrawn its proposed Digital Services Tax (DST), removing a key obstacle in its tense trade relationship with the United States. The tax, targeting revenue from global digital platforms like Amazon, Google, and Meta, was originally intended to ensure foreign tech giants contribute…
MEF, the global industry association accelerating enterprise digital transformation, has officially rebranded as Mplify Alliance, marking the start of a new era defined by scale, openness, and collective impact. To better understand the meaning behind this transition, Telecom Review spoke with COO, Kevin Vachon, to learn how the organization will…
Rogers Communications (Rogers) has announced the expansion of its 5G mobile services across 31 additional communities in eastern Ontario, marking a significant milestone in enhancing regional connectivity. Jennifer Murphy, Chair of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network, emphasized the importance of this expansion, stating: “Expanding reliable connectivity across eastern Ontario is…
Ontario‘s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Patricia Kosseim, has issued a call to action urging the provincial government to bolster regulatory frameworks aimed at safeguarding Ontarians’ personal information in the digital age. Highlighting concerns over cybersecurity vulnerabilities, commercialization of children’s data, and the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, Commissioner…
