Telecom News

Google to launch wireless service

Google is once again tapping into another market. This time there won't be a conflict of interest with Apple, especially since Apple is not in the wireless telecommunications business.

In the Media by James He - 2 comments

RIM co-CEOs step down, COO Heins now taking over BlackBerry maker

According to recent reports, the co-CEOs of BlackBerry creator Research in Motion, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, are stepping down from positions they've held for more than two decades. COO Thorsten Heins will now take over RIM.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 2 comments

Nokia to cut another 3,500 jobs

The Finnish telephone manufacturer Nokia is to cut another 3,500 jobs as part of its ongoing billion-euro cost-cutting plan.

In the Media by Milo Noblet - 2 comments

Canada's telecom industry needs foreign participation

Canada is a world leader, at least when it comes to cellphone bills. A survey of global carriers released by Bank of America Merrill Lynch in late summer revealed that Canada has the highest monthly fees in the world.

In the Media by Ken Wightman - 2 comments

Verizon will refund $50 million to 15 million customers

The cellphone carrier found a mistake in their recent billing cycle that has cost them a $50 million refund for 15 million users.

In the Media by Stephanie Medeiros

Historic telecom cable to link Africa to Europe Special

A 17,000 km-long fibre optic cable stretching from France to South Africa will be operational in the first half of 2012.

Digital Journal Report by Samuel Okocha

Euro-zone: complex financial manoeuvres behind the euro currency

How European economies have used complex financial transactions to hide the true size of their debts and deficits in order to remain inside the Euro-zone's parameters.

In the Media by Riccardo Valsecchi

Media Giant grabs UAE mobile TV license

Emirates Mobile Television Corporation (EMTC) has been granted this Sunday the UAE's sole mobile TV broadcasting license.

In the Media by Heba Hashem

Nadir Mohamed promoted to CEO of Rogers

Nadir Mohamed is known for propelling Rogers Wireless into a telecom leader, and now he's been tapped to lead Rogers Communication. He was the Bay Street favourite after Ted Rogers passed away in December.

In the Media by David Silverberg