text: QUARTERLY TRENDS 
  Our operating results generally vary from quarter to quarter because of 
  changes in general economic conditions and seasonal fluctuations, in 
  each of our business segments, which have a material impact. As such, 
  one quarter’s operating results are not necessarily indicative of our 
  results in a subsequent quarter. Wireless, Cable and Media each have 
  unique seasonal aspects to their businesses. 
  **Operating Revenue**
  Wireless network revenue was lower this quarter compared to the same 
  period last year, mainly because of the recent introduction of lower 
  priced roaming plans and pricing changes made over the past year 
  primarily associated with our new simplified plans. 
  
  Cable operating revenue was higher this quarter compared to the same 
  period last year, mainly because of Internet growth and the acquisition 
  of Mountain Cable, partially offset by a decline in television revenue 
  with competitive TV subscriber losses. 
  
  Fluctuations in net 
  to quarter can also be 
  attributed to losses on the repayment of debt, foreign exchange gains 
  or losses, changes in the fair value of derivative instruments, other 
  income and expenses, impairment of assets and changes in income tax 
  expense. 
  
  income from quarter 
  
  Business Solutions operating revenue was higher this quarter compared 
  to the same period last year, mainly because we completed the 
  acquisitions of Blackiron Data and Pivot Data Centres earlier this year, 
  combined with the continuing growth in on-net and next-generation 
  services. 