Globalive
Globalive Communications Corporation is a Canadian telecommunications provider based in Toronto. Originally founded in 1998 by offering services over pre-established telephone networks, it is best know for its "Yak" and "LooneyCall" long-distance plans.
In 2008, Globalive successfully made a purchase in Industry Canada's radio spectrum auction, allowing the company to launch a national cell phone network in Canada.
The company has plans to launch a national cellphone network in Canada, excluding Quebec[1] The company's Chairman and CEO is Tony Lacavera. The company plans to launch the network by early 2010[2].
Globalive's plans had been cast into doubt by an unfavourable ruling by Canada's telecommunications regulator, the CRTC, which decided that the company failed to meet regulatory requirements for Canadian ownership.[3] On December 11th, 2009, Industry Canada overturned the CRTC decision, allowing Globalive to enter the Canadian cell phone market.[4]
Orascom Telecom Holding has a 65 per cent equity share in Globalive Wireless.[5]
On August 11, 2009 Globalive announced their new brand identity for the wireless services as WIND Mobile.[6]
References
- ^ The Canadian Press. Globalive aims to be national cellphone carrier, CEO says. CBC News. August 7, 2008. Retrieved April 13, 2009.
- ^ Roseman, Ellen. Low-cost plans cut cell phone bills. Toronto Star. April 8, 2009. Retrieved April 13, 2009.
- ^ Robertson, Grant. Globalive fails ownership test: CRTC. Globe and Mail. October 29, 2009. Retrieved October 29, 2009.
- ^ Government of Canada. Government of Canada Varies CRTC Decision on Globalive. Government of Canada. December 11, 2009.
- ^ Berman, David. Rogers: Same 'sell,' new price. Report on Business. April 7, 2009. Retrieved April 13, 2009.
- ^ Anthony (Tony) Lacavera. Hello and welcome to WIND!. WIND Mobile
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