Cartt.ca - The Podcast

Amedeo Bernardi – CRRBC Founder – on connecting Canada’s independent operatorsRural Canada has a connectivity problem the big telecom players can’t solve alone. Amedeo Bernardi saw that gap in 2019 and built CRRBC (the Canadian Rural and Remote Broadband Community) to connect the independent operators, vendors, and government players doing the real work in remote areas. After ten conferences across the country, it’s become something rare: a working ecosystem, not just a networking event. On this episode, Amedeo talks about why Saskatchewan matters, why the build is never actually finished, and what “infinite build” really means for the next phase of rural broadband.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inside the CCSA Conference – Where Telecoms Exchange Ideas and Gain the Collective Scale to WinIn this episode of Cartt – The Podcast we take a deep dive into the vital role of the Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) and its CONNECT Conference in supporting independent broadcast and telecom operators. We look at how the CCSA serves as a critical lifeline and a powerful collective brain trust, enabling members to secure essential content deals, forge strategic technology partnerships, and compete credibly with larger national carriers. Highlighting the conference’s unique environment of complete transparency and shared best practices, this episode emphasizes the association’s mission to future-proof its members by encouraging them to stop working in the business and start working on it, particularly by addressing the exponential challenges and opportunities posed by AI and focusing on long-term resilience and community service.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do Canada’s independent communication providers stay competitive against industry giants? We talk to Sheri Somerville, CEO of the Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA), the association behind the annual CCSA CONNECT conference, and Board Chair Chris Marett (CEO, Novus Entertainment) about the organization's goals to create shared value for its diverse membership of Internet, TV, and Telephone providers. Somerville reflects on her two-year tenure as they tackle the biggest pressures facing independents today. Hear their insights on the necessity of advocacy and policy to create a level playing field, adapting to new tech like Wi-Fi 7, and harnessing AI to build a more nimble future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Cartt.ca - The Podcast, we’re joined by Jeffrey Maddox, President of Nokia Canada, as the company marks 40 years in Canada and the 100th anniversary of Nokia Bell Labs.Maddox reflects on the legacy of Bell Labs, from the invention of the transistor in 1947 to its foundational role in shaping modern communications and why he calls Nokia “the company that built Silicon Valley.”He also unpacks Nokia’s billion-dollar commitment to Canada, its leadership in 5G and critical infrastructure, and how Bell Labs is pushing the boundaries of what’s next, from 6G and AI to quantum-safe networks and bridging the digital divide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The automotive industry is having a moment. With the onset of digital transformation in 5G, automotive is leveraging the potential of cellular connectivity. Companies like Ericsson have helped enable tech that turn your car into a smartphone, a sound system, a map, a traffic reporter and more things we can barely imagine.We welcome back Ericsson Canada, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Yasir Hussain to this special sponsored episode of the Cartt.ca podcast to talk about how the low latency and high bandwidth of 5G networks is enabling a wide range of use cases for connected vehicles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recent news headlines illustrate that emergencies can strike with little warning and alarming regularity, highlighting the need in Canada for advanced public safety communication networks. On this episode of Cartt.ca - The Podcast, a conversation with Yasir Hussain, CTO of Ericsson Canada on the need for advanced public safety networks in Canada.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Contributing Editor, Bill Roberts, as together they review Vicky Eatrides’ top three “must do” priorities, plus the inherited challenges of bargaining process delay in telecom matters, Mobile Virtual Network Operator policy implementation (cellphone competition), her keen push for greater consumer-friendly internet rivalry, improvements to the CRTC Broadband Fund, the particular needs of Northern Canada, the Commission’s role with the Online News and Online Steaming Acts, anti-scam compliance & enforcement, the Chairperson’s thoughtful prognosis for overall regulatory work in the coming year, and - importantly - what Eatrides personally hopes defines her record and success at the end of this 5-year term.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So you think High Definition Television (HDTV) was a big deal?Well buckle your seat belts.First there was TV itself, then colour TV, then our HDTV… but now there’s “NextGen TV" -- the next major shift in television with a new digital format promising 4K video, immersive audio, and a host of other consumer and business benefits.The Advanced Television Systems Committee calls this revolution ATSC 3.0 and it’s quite literally the seamless over-the-air convergence of TV and the internet. Listen now to Orest Sushko, the brainiac director of the only North American lab for this revolution at the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in Toronto. Sushko’s B2C Lab is having an Open House with live demonstrations and key experts on May 11th and 12th, so listen to hear how you can register and attend for free.But here’s a catch… While roughly 75 per cent of American television viewers will have access to “NextGen TV” (ATSC 3.0) by the end of this year -- and countries as varied as Brazil, India, South Korea, Trinidad & Tobago, and Mexico are adopting this new format -- Canada, which may technically be in the thick of it on the innovation aspect, is still a laggard on the practical implementation side. Take a listen to find out why and more about the next generation of TV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With nearly 3 decades of communications policy and regulatory experience under his belt, Ian Scott has quite a bit to say as he leaves his CRTC leadership post. Listen in as Scott asserts his “vision” for the Commission and what it truly means to serve the public interest.After completing his CRTC 5-year term on January 4th (2023), Scott doesn’t hold back on accomplishments such as narrowing the digital divide, consensus building, and the biggest challenges faced on the Canadian broadcasting and tele-communications fronts since 2017.Ian Scott, never a media-hound, is blunt and frank when addressing criticisms of his tenure… ever gracious… it is also a no-holds-barred conversation… including a few personal insights touching on the Zen of woodworking.Sticking to his guns on evidence-based decision-making, and unpacking controversies surrounding hot-buttons like the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) deliberations, bias favouring the Big Three telecom players (Bell, Rogers and Telus), the reasoning behind infrastructure-based outcomes, and tippling with Bell’s CEO, Mirko Bibic… one gets the strong impression that Ian Scott will be heard from again in due course… every exit being an entry somewhere else.Scott also has plenty to say about both Bill C-11 (Online Streaming Act) and Bill C-18 (Online News Act); about the stress inherent in Chairing the Commission; and, about why he prefers not to look at his CRTC tenure as leaving a personal legacy. This is a conversation deeply respectful of his colleagues and staff at the CRTC; and one softly lamenting the public’s lack of awareness regarding the importance of the CRTC’s 500 annual decisions and orders impacting the lives of all Canadians. In closing remarks, Ian Scott leaves an “imaginary letter” to the next Chairperson & CEO of the CRTC, Vicky Eastrides…Grab a coffee and settle in…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By Bill Roberts WHILE MANY NORTH AMERICANS might think social media has a mostly negative effect on society, Jeanette Irekvist (below) vice-president and head of Ericsson Canada, is convincingly seeing the glass as more than half full. Indeed, she and Ericsson believe 5G is here to unlock a world of possibilities to improve the human... Read more » See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.