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
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
5G networks susceptible to foreign supply risks, warns internal government report Surveillance and security risks related to supply chain components and undersea fibre cables are among concerns outlined in a report produced by Natural Resources Canada and the Canadian Electricity Association this summer. Written by Ahmad Hathout February 26, 2021May 14, 2021
The federal government has delivered only 54% of allocated Connect to Innovate money through 2020 Money allocated for the Connect to Innovate broadband program is getting held up, as the program is mired by delays and slow build-outs. Written by Ahmad Hathout December 16, 2020March 18, 2021
Universal Broadband Fund will favour applicants who share their own infrastructure with third parties The fund's guidelines include opening existing passive infrastructure, paid for with private money, to third parties as an incentive for federal dollars. Written by Ahmad Hathout November 24, 2020March 18, 2021
What’s driving recent telecom M&A fever? The pandemic isn't slowing M&A activity -- it might be fueling it. Written by Ahmad Hathout November 16, 2020March 17, 2021
