Canadian Consumers to Get a Break on Internet Billing
It’s only been a week, but it seems like years in the making: Canada’s telecom regulator has decided on a new way to pay for Internet usage.
by Lee Rickwood
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Does Our Data Need a Canadian Passport?
Data sent from one Canadian location to another Canadian location nevertheless crosses international borders; as such, it may be necessary or advisable to get our data a passport, and maybe even some inoculating shots before heading out.
By Lee Rickwood
Rogers’ CEO to Retire at Top of Game
It’s during his tenure that Rogers became the country’s largest wireless carrier; now, Nadir Mohamed says he’s leaving the company.
by Lee Rickwood
Digital Advice for Valentine’s Day: Don’t Give Your Love – or Location – Away
Online and mobile dating on Valentine’s Day should be about romantic serendipity, not compromising safety.
by Lee Rickwood
Canada’s Copyright Enforcer Says ‘Everyone Leaves a Trace’
New Canadian copyright regulations may enshrine the possibility that Internet providers have to disclose personal information about their customers to legal authorities without safeguards for privacy.
by Lee Rickwood
Canadian Tech Company Plays at the Super Bowl with Mobile Messaging System
iSIGN Media’s wireless platform reaches out to consumers’ mobile devices within 100 metres, sending specific messages about nearby activities, with special offers, discount coupons and other local information.
by Lee Rickwood
New BlackBerry’s Official Launch – Is BB10 More Important to You, to RIM, or to Canada?
The Official Launch of new BlackBerry 10 products and services is seen as a ‘make-it or break it’ day for RIM; the launch may be just as important to the overall Canadian tech landscape.
by Lee Rickwood
Mapping Digital Media: Where’s Canada in Global Rankings on Social Media, Music Downloads?
Urban consumers in China, Brazil, India and Singapore are the world’s most voracious users of digital media, powered by the rapid uptake of smartphones and tablets – not Canada.
By Lee Rickwood