Plugging in to profits: big business races to cash in on the Internet
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Several Canadian firms have positioned themselves to take advantage of Internet-related opportunities, such as Rogers Cablesystems Ltd, whose Rogers Wave service will allow Canadians to access the Internet over cable. Bell Canada, iStar internet inc, and Royal Bank also have Internet plans.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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Internet on the tube: new technology promises to bring the World Wide Web within reach of every household budget
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WebTV Networks Inc has developed a new technology that allows consumers to hook up a box to their television sets and access the Internet. The boxes come with pre-loaded software, E-mail capabilities and advanced digital-image graphics. The service will cost about $25 per month.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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A licence to lose money: to the annoyance of longtime Web users, publishers are starting to charge for on-line information
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Most newspaper and magazine publishers have been allowing Internet users free access to some or all of their electronic publications, but that may change soon. The popular Web Review had to cease publication because it could not raise enough revenues from advertising alone.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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