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OTTAWA, ON and GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 25, 2024 /CNW/ – Today’s decision sets interim wholesale rates that competitors will pay large telephone companies to access their modern fibre networks. The decision will increase choice of affordable Internet services at the higher speeds Canadians expect.

This is the latest step in implementing the CRTC’s policy to increase Internet competition in Canada. In November 2023, following an expedited process, the CRTC provided competitors with access to fibre networks in Ontario and Quebec, where competition had declined most significantly. In that decision, the CRTC set interim rates that have been successfully used by competitors to offer new options in those provinces.

In August 2024, following a comprehensive review and a week-long public hearing, the CRTC broadened the access to the large telephone companies’ fibre networks across Canada. In that decision, the CRTC required that access be given by February 13, 2025, and committed to issuing interim rates this year.

Today’s decision sets those rates. Established using the CRTC’s long-standing approach, these rates are based on a thorough analysis of detailed costing information filed by the large telephone companies. The rates reflect the actual costs of building fibre networks and will allow companies to continue investing in high-quality networks. The rates are consistent with the ones already being used by competitors in Ontario and Quebec.

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“Today’s decision will provide Canadians with new options for Internet, television, home phone, and smart home services. We are already seeing competitors using fibre access to bring new offers in Ontario and Quebec, and we look forward to this broader access benefiting even more Canadians.”

–  Vicky Eatrides, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, CRTC  

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The CRTC is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal that regulates the Canadian communications sector in the public interest. The CRTC holds public consultations on telecommunications and broadcasting matters and makes decisions based on the public record.Over the coming months, Canada’s large telephone companies will need to provide additional information for the CRTC to finalize the rates.

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Telecom Order CRTC 2024-261 – Interim rates for aggregated wholesale high-speed access services over fibre-to-the-premises facilitiesCRTC takes action to bring Canadians more choice and lower prices for high-speed InternetTelecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2024-180 – Competition in Canada’s Internet service marketsCRTC takes action to increase choice and affordability of high-speed Internet Telecom Decision CRTC 2023-358 – Review of the wholesale high-speed access service framework – Temporary access to fibre-to-the-premises facilities over aggregated wholesale high-speed access servicesCRTC launches review of approach to Internet services competition and lowers some wholesale rates effectively immediatelyTelecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2023-56 – Review of the wholesale high-speed access service framework

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Partnership Between LianLian Global and WeChat Pay Transforms Tourist Experience at Grand Palace

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BANGKOK, Oct. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LianLian Global has partnered with WeChat Pay to streamline the ticket purchasing process for visitors to Bangkok’s Grand Palace. The collaboration leverages their combined service capabilities and market resources.

Since the initiation of visa-free policies between China and Thailand this year, tourist traffic from China has notably increased. However, popular attractions like the Grand Palace often face issues with overcrowding, lengthy queues and ticketing difficulties. Traditionally, tourists had to wait in long lines at ticket windows, marring the travel experience.

Thanks to the collaboration, visitors can now reserve and pay for their tickets via the WeChat mini-program, and gain immediate access by scanning a QR code, eliminating the need to queue and enhancing the experience for both tourists and the venue.

As a brand under LianLian, a leader in global digital payments, LianLian Global is committed to developing a broad-based payment ecosystem that addresses the needs of multiple market segments.

In 2019, LianLian Thailand obtained both the Bank Card Payment License and the Authorized Payment License from the Bank of Thailand, making it the first wholly foreign-owned financial entity in Thailand to secure these credentials. Since then, LianLian Thailand has enhanced its service offerings by strategically aligning with upstream and downstream partners, integrating local card networks, banking institutions, domestic wallets, and international payment gateways. The company subsequently expanded its capabilities by introducing offline merchant payment collection and online platform/app payment processing solutions, providing robust payment services designed to meet the needs of Thai merchants and Chinese consumers. Official Thai data places LianLian among the leading Chinese-funded payment providers in Thailand, reflecting its substantial impact on the local market.

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Dolby and Jin from BTS Celebrate His New Single “I’ll Be There” in Dolby Atmos

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, is teaming up with Jin of 21st century pop icons BTS in the latest chapter of the “Love More in Dolby” global brand campaign. Jin stars in the commercial to celebrate his new single “I’ll Be There,” which is now available globally in Dolby Atmos.

 

Following the single “I’ll Be There,” Jin’s highly anticipated first solo album Happy is set to release in Dolby Atmos worldwide on November 15th.

“When I first heard my new music in Dolby Atmos, I was truly amazed by the incredibly vivid and immersive experience. It felt like you are right inside the music,” said Jin. “The theme of this new single and the new album is ‘happiness.’ I wanted ARMY (BTS’ fandom) to fully experience the unique flavors of happiness through each song. Now, with Dolby Atmos, I believe fans around the world will feel the exact emotions that I wanted to share, more deeply.”

“Jin has captivated audiences worldwide through his incredible performances and extraordinary ability to convey emotion through his music,” said Todd Pendleton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Dolby Laboratories. “With Dolby Atmos, fans will feel even more connected to Jin as they are drawn into the fun sing-along moments and musical details of ‘I’ll Be There’ and his upcoming album.”

Dolby Atmos is a completely new way to create and experience music that delivers artistic expression at its fullest capacity, forging a deeper connection between artists and their fans. Music in Dolby Atmos goes beyond the ordinary listening experience by putting listeners inside the song, revealing every detail of the music with unparalleled clarity and depth. Whether it’s hearing the layers of instruments move all around, catching the subtle breath a singer takes between lyrics, or being enveloped in a wave of melodies, nothing compares to hearing music in Dolby Atmos.

Directed by GRAMMY®-nominated music video director and filmmaker Colin Tilley, the campaign’s commercial explores how Dolby Atmos can transform an everyday moment into an extraordinary experience by putting fans right into the heart of the music scenes, where Jin delivers the powerful performances BTS is known for.

The piece is the latest installment of Dolby’s “Love More in Dolby” global brand campaign, which celebrates transformative entertainment experiences brought to life by Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos across music, movies, gaming, and more.

How to Experience Dolby Atmos Music
Consumers around the world can hear and feel the difference of Dolby Atmos Music on popular global and regional streaming services, such as Amazon Music, Apple Music, TIDAL, QQ Music, Melon, and more. Whether you are listening at home, on your mobile device, or in the car, using products from major global brands like Samsung, Mercedes-Benz, and many more, Dolby Atmos unlocks new levels of emotion so that you love music more in Dolby.

About “Love More in Dolby”
Dolby’s “Love More” campaign, aims to spread awareness of the art of what’s possible in Dolby. The campaign celebrates the full potential of Dolby’s latest audio and video innovations, like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, which bring mesmerizing picture and multidimensional sound to your music, movies, shows, games, and sports. The series of short videos will also follow entertainment enthusiasts on a journey of discovery as they experience new depths of emotion and connect deeper to the artists, characters, and stories they love – which is made possible when enjoyed in Dolby.

About Dolby 
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) is headquartered in San Francisco with offices around the world. From movies and TV shows to apps, music, sports and games, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people around the world. We collaborate with artists, storytellers, developers, and businesses to revolutionize entertainment and communications with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby.io.

About Jin of BTS
Jin (Kim, Seok jin) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Jin’s appealing voice and clear tone amplify the emotions delivered through music. His solo records “Awake,” “Epiphany,” and “Moon,” and Original Soundtracks for Korean TV series including “Yours” (‘Jirisan’ OST), “Even If I Die, It’s You” (‘Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth’ OST) showcase his warm vocal timbre and power of expression. Released in 2021, “SUPER TUNA” set a huge dance challenge trend with its cheerful melody and easy dance moves. Jin participated in the songwriting of his first solo single “The Astronaut” (released in October 2022) alongside Coldplay, flaunting his unique charm as a multi-talented musician. Known as “Worldwide Handsome,” Jin struts his unexpected charms through various content and TV shows. On July 14, 2024, Jin participated in the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay as a torchbearer from South Korea. Jin is set to release his first solo album Happy on November 15.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Cairon (Jamie) Armstrong
Dolby Laboratories
Cairon.Armstrong@Dolby.com

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Dolby and Jin from BTS Celebrate His New Single “I’ll Be There” in Dolby Atmos

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, is teaming up with Jin of 21st century pop icons BTS in the latest chapter of the “Love More in Dolby” global brand campaign. Jin stars in the commercial to celebrate his new single “I’ll Be There,” which is now available globally in Dolby Atmos.

 

Following the single “I’ll Be There,” Jin’s highly anticipated first solo album Happy is set to release in Dolby Atmos worldwide on November 15th.

“When I first heard my new music in Dolby Atmos, I was truly amazed by the incredibly vivid and immersive experience. It felt like you are right inside the music,” said Jin. “The theme of this new single and the new album is ‘happiness.’ I wanted ARMY (BTS’ fandom) to fully experience the unique flavors of happiness through each song. Now, with Dolby Atmos, I believe fans around the world will feel the exact emotions that I wanted to share, more deeply.”

“Jin has captivated audiences worldwide through his incredible performances and extraordinary ability to convey emotion through his music,” said Todd Pendleton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Dolby Laboratories. “With Dolby Atmos, fans will feel even more connected to Jin as they are drawn into the fun sing-along moments and musical details of ‘I’ll Be There’ and his upcoming album.”

Dolby Atmos is a completely new way to create and experience music that delivers artistic expression at its fullest capacity, forging a deeper connection between artists and their fans. Music in Dolby Atmos goes beyond the ordinary listening experience by putting listeners inside the song, revealing every detail of the music with unparalleled clarity and depth. Whether it’s hearing the layers of instruments move all around, catching the subtle breath a singer takes between lyrics, or being enveloped in a wave of melodies, nothing compares to hearing music in Dolby Atmos.

Directed by GRAMMY®-nominated music video director and filmmaker Colin Tilley, the campaign’s commercial explores how Dolby Atmos can transform an everyday moment into an extraordinary experience by putting fans right into the heart of the music scenes, where Jin delivers the powerful performances BTS is known for.

The piece is the latest installment of Dolby’s “Love More in Dolby” global brand campaign, which celebrates transformative entertainment experiences brought to life by Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos across music, movies, gaming, and more.

How to Experience Dolby Atmos Music
Consumers around the world can hear and feel the difference of Dolby Atmos Music on popular global and regional streaming services, such as Amazon Music, Apple Music, TIDAL, QQ Music, Melon, and more. Whether you are listening at home, on your mobile device, or in the car, using products from major global brands like Samsung, Mercedes-Benz, and many more, Dolby Atmos unlocks new levels of emotion so that you love music more in Dolby.

About “Love More in Dolby”
Dolby’s “Love More” campaign, aims to spread awareness of the art of what’s possible in Dolby. The campaign celebrates the full potential of Dolby’s latest audio and video innovations, like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, which bring mesmerizing picture and multidimensional sound to your music, movies, shows, games, and sports. The series of short videos will also follow entertainment enthusiasts on a journey of discovery as they experience new depths of emotion and connect deeper to the artists, characters, and stories they love – which is made possible when enjoyed in Dolby.

About Dolby 
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) is headquartered in San Francisco with offices around the world. From movies and TV shows to apps, music, sports and games, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people around the world. We collaborate with artists, storytellers, developers, and businesses to revolutionize entertainment and communications with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby.io.

About Jin of BTS
Jin (Kim, Seok jin) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Jin’s appealing voice and clear tone amplify the emotions delivered through music. His solo records “Awake,” “Epiphany,” and “Moon,” and Original Soundtracks for Korean TV series including “Yours” (‘Jirisan’ OST), “Even If I Die, It’s You” (‘Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth’ OST) showcase his warm vocal timbre and power of expression. Released in 2021, “SUPER TUNA” set a huge dance challenge trend with its cheerful melody and easy dance moves. Jin participated in the songwriting of his first solo single “The Astronaut” (released in October 2022) alongside Coldplay, flaunting his unique charm as a multi-talented musician. Known as “Worldwide Handsome,” Jin struts his unexpected charms through various content and TV shows. On July 14, 2024, Jin participated in the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay as a torchbearer from South Korea. Jin is set to release his first solo album Happy on November 15.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Cairon (Jamie) Armstrong
Dolby Laboratories
Cairon.Armstrong@Dolby.com

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