Finally, BCE's buyout is a real deal

Given BCE's stagnant performance over the past few years this isn't surprising but you have to wonder what difference it's really going to make. This is a pretty big ship to turn around. " This week, we've seen two major buyout deals come undone: the $6.1 transaction for...

Canadian perspective: Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan poised to sell out Canad...

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan representatives suggest that the CRTC dealt with the issue of Canadian ownership of Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE). In my capacity as alarmist, I must remind the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan that Mr. Conrad Von Finkenstein, the supposed...

Telus and Bell Mobility (BCE) Talk Merger

Canadian CDMA network giants Telus Mobility (primary CDMA provider in the West) and Bell Mobility (primary CDMA provider in the East) are talking merger to take on rival Rogers Wireless and acquire greater market presence in the overall Canadian cellular and phone markets.

Who Benefits From Telco Deregulation

"The point is that prices for Canadian telecom services are high by American standards and the changes announced by the government are unlikely to put a smile on your face when you rip open the phone bill. If prices were set to plunge, you wouldn't see the phone company...

Ding Dong Monopoly

"Bell Canada known as BCE owner of the Globe and Mail, CTV, Bell mobility, etc. has moved into the income trust business, in order to avoid taxes. The Toronto Star has an interesting take on this Curtain falls on flawed business strategy"