Internet

The federal and Ontario governments are collaborating to bring high-speed internet access to underserved and unserved communities throughout the province, as yet another announcement was made this week. Both governments said $2.4 million in joint federal-provincial funding would be allocated to Cogeco Connexion. This funding aims to provide high-speed internet access to approximately 299 homes...

According to a government-commissioned report, Canada's wireless prices went down by an average of 2.6% across all service levels during 2022

According to OpenMedia, "poor decisions" made by the CRTC and Minister Champagne have fostered an environment where smaller competitors cannot survive

Sometimes, Members of Parliament can work together, especially when it seemingly benefits voters (or when there's public outrage). According to The Canadian Press, taxpayers will no longer have to pay for the home internet bills of their MPs. The Liberals and Conservatives both agreed to axe members from having taxpayers foot home internet as an...

According to the Pew Research Center study, 95% of adult Canadians reported using the internet on a computer or smartphone last year, compared to 68% in 2002

The federal government is on track to grow this number to 98% by 2026 and 100% by 2030, largely thanks to the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF)

"The federal government says its proposed policy direction is a win for consumers and smaller ISPs, but it is not," said TekSavvy.

The federal government and B.C. announced a new investment to expand high-speed internet in the province.

Those participating in the consultation called the plan "un-Canadian in a very deep and disturbing sense," and "an assault on freedom of expression." 

The contract aims to see the entire global population empowered to access the internet at any time, secure the protection of people's private data, reduce online hate and strengthen community-building.

A new report says a public utility was considered in an attempt to lower internet prices in Canada.

Tomorrow's federal budget will announce plans for broadband internet across Canada by 2030.