Feds, Bell to Spend $8.2 Million to Bring High Speed Internet to 25 Communities in Quebec
The federal government has announced up to $8.2 million in combined funding.
100GB Cellphone Plan Overseas is Cheaper than 50GB in Canada, Says Govt. Report
Almost every level of fixed internet service available in Canada saw its price increase between 2019 and 2021, according to a government-commissioned study.
Telus Named Fastest ISP in Canada for 2022 by PCMag, Yet Again
Telus has been named the fastest major ISP in Canada by PCMag for 2022.
Ottawa Announces Rules for Upcoming 3800 MHz 5G Spectrum Auction
The new rules are designed to help smaller carriers compete, drive down wireless prices, and ensure that purchased spectrum is actually put to use.
Cogeco Increasing Price of Internet Yet Again, Says Memo to Existing Customer
Cogeco has informed customers of another internet price increase, slated to take place in September.
Rogers to Shut Down ‘Stream Saver’ That Lowered Video Quality to Save Data
The Rogers Stream Saver feature is ending this week.
Anthony Lacavera Urges Ottawa to Deny Freedom Mobile-Quebecor Deal
Lacavera doesn’t think selling Freedom Mobile to Quebecor will result in the “robust competition that the Canadian wireless sector desperately needs.”
Rogers and Shaw to Enter Negotiations With Competition Bureau for Merger Approval
Each side will argue their case before a tribunal judge on July 4th and 5th, and a settlement could be reached before the matter ever goes to trial.
What’s New on Crave: July 2022
Here’s what’s new and streaming on Bell Media’s Crave for July 2022.
CRTC Chair Says Bill C-11 Will Let Regulator ‘Manipulate’ Tech Algorithms
The regulator simply plans on forcing platforms like YouTube to manipulate algorithms to satisfy specific demands instead of taking a wrench to them directly.
Eastlink Fibre Internet Upgrade in Mindemoya, Ontario Seeing ‘Excellent Progress’
Eastlink says its fibre internet upgrade in Mindemoya, Ontario, is ‘making excellent progress.’
Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile Buy Unlikely to Create Strong Competition: Telecom Experts
Carleton University professor Dwayne Winseck doesn’t think Quebecor’s Videotron has the brand recognition or network deals needed to prosper nationally.