Shaw urging BC government to share cost of replacing poles Issue of third-party carriers paying for refurbishment or replacement of poles to place equipment has been an underreported friction point for years. Written by Ahmad Hathout September 3, 2021September 3, 2021
Telus blamed for delay on Shaw/Bell Cache Creek fibre project BC Hydro said it wants to be more proactively involved on broadband projects after a miscommunication with Telus on a Shaw project. Written by Ahmad Hathout July 2, 2021July 6, 2021
BC Hydro anticipates constitutional challenge if CRTC given domain over utility structures BC Hydro expects a possible legal challenge on constitutional grounds if CRTC gets jurisdiction over its poles. Written by Ahmad Hathout June 18, 2021June 18, 2021
Shaw is fighting a BC Hydro proposal to charge for wireless equipment on utility wires Shaw is fighting a proposal that would allow BC Hydro to charge telecoms to use its wires to mount wireless equipment. Written by Ahmad Hathout June 11, 2021June 20, 2021
Before Netflix reported Covid cases in B.C., film industry reps wanted reprieve from 14-day quarantine Film industry interests wanted relaxed quarantine rules. Then Netflix reported a number of positive cases. Written by Ahmad Hathout March 26, 2021May 14, 2021
B.C. prepared to blunt any impact of $10 internet on smaller providers The British Columbia government is prepared to step-in if smaller providers are impacted by the larger ISP's $10 internet offerings. Written by Ahmad Hathout March 23, 2021May 14, 2021
Rogers’ stab at Shaw illustrates its thirst for western influence Rogers has for years sought to raise its profile in Western Canada, and now seeks to add pressure on telco giant Telus by buying out its rival Shaw. Written by Ahmad Hathout March 15, 2021March 28, 2021
Eastlink launching new brand in B.C. called Wild Blueberry Internet with a single $60, 100 Mbps plan Bragg Communications’ Eastlink filed a trademark for "Wild Blueberry Internet" on Feb. 15, an internet service provider whose only offering is a pre-paid $60 plan with 100 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload and unlimited monthly data allowance. Written by Ahmad Hathout February 28, 2021March 18, 2021
Citing competition, Rogers asks B.C. officials for same infrastructure access as Telus Rogers formalized in a letter to B.C. officials its concern that Telus allegedly has a major advantage when it comes to attaching equipment to structures. Written by Ahmad Hathout December 24, 2020March 18, 2021
Telus proposed B.C. lobby feds to support projects that didn’t immediately meet speed target Telus proposed B.C. push feds to expand funding for Indigenous projects, even if they didn't immediately meet speed objectives. Written by Ahmad Hathout November 27, 2020March 17, 2021
