Howard Solomon

Currently a freelance writer, I'm the former editor of ITWorldCanada.com and Computing Canada. An IT journalist since 1997, I've written for several of ITWC's sister publications including ITBusiness.ca and Computer Dealer News. Before that I was a staff reporter at the Calgary Herald and the Brampton (Ont.) Daily Times. I can be reached at hsolomon [@] soloreporter.com

Articles by Howard Solomon

Bell adds another CDMA/GSM handset, BlackBerry software for small businesses

Samsung handset can work around the world; BlackBerry software links up to five users

Bell union members start voting; new set-top testing tool coming

Unionized Bell technicians will start voting Tuesday on a third proposed contract renewal

Small Canadian network equipment maker makes U.S. acquisition

Company owner Robert Offley had a choice to expand into the U.S.: Build or buy. He chose to buy a California company with deep roots in the utility and telco markets

New wireless competition could be here by January

The SeaBoard Group says a new wireless player could have coverage for more than half the population, in 15 cities, ready by next summer, but if several regional players share costs a new service could be in place by January. Find out why veteran telecom analyst Iain Grant thinks costs will be much less than $1 billion

Telus confirms it’s pondering switch to GSM

There have long been rumours that Telus will switch its wireless network from CDMA to GSM, and now a company executive confirms it's looking at the pros and cons. An industry analyst says its inevitable and now's the time to do it

Nortel joins others in publishing its LTE royalty rates

Nortel's move to publish its royalty rates for manufacturers wanting to use its LTE patents is aimed at helping mobile device manufacturers nail down their costs

Third time lucky for Bell, union?

Bell Canada says the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers' Union of Canada (CEP) has recommended the 5,000 craft and services technicians it represents accept the third proposed contract renewal the two sides have negotiated.

Avaya to give away speech tool with latest messaging application

The company used to charge extra to add voice command capabilities to its Modular Messaging suite. However, in version 4.0, voice comes free.

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