Over the past few decades, the internet has grown into an essential technology for residents all over the world. To this day, new technologies are constantly being introduced. As the way we use the internet continues to shift, it can feel daunting to stay up to date about the industry. Thankfully, we have a great collection of news articles and updates focused on Canada’s internet industry. If you feel like you’re falling behind, you’ll find everything you need to get up to date!
TekSavvy is an independent service provider based in Chatham, Ontario. Since their establishment, they have aimed to provide affordable internet, TV and home phone service (not mobile plan) to Canadian residents and businesses. However, they recently publicly denounced the CRTC, and began a campaign demanding that they lower internet prices across the country. The Canadian …
Bell recently announced that they will be expanding their fibre optic network to Saint-Honoré-de-Témiscouata, Quebec. With their advanced technology, Saint-Honoré-de-Témiscouata residents can enjoy lightning-fast download speeds, as well as features like Fibe TV. Bell’s plan is part of a larger $1.7 billion investment. This huge venture is aiming to provide rural Quebec with advanced technology …
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The telecom giant Telus recently announced their $27 million investment in order to bring their fibre network to Whistler and Squamish B.C. This initiative will allow for far higher speeds within these towns, and allow hundreds of homes to benefit off fibre optic technology. This announcement follows a series of other similar investments by Telus, …
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The federal government has contributed a hefty $1.44 billion towards Telesat. With this investment, the company has almost reached its funding goal of $5 billion. The government’s funding comes in two parts: a $730 million loan and $650 million being purchased in shares. Telesat is a satellite internet company, and will act as Canada’s competition …
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The government of Quebec recently announced its $4.47 million plan to provide high-speed internet access to La Haute-Côte-Nord Regional County Municipality by September 2022. The plan is part of a recent effort by the federal and provincial governments known as Operation High Speed. If their goal is met, over 300 households in the region will …
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This Summer, the Quebec telecom company Videotron announced their plan to provide the Bas-Saint-Laurent region with high-speed internet access. In a publicized news release, the company announced that they are receiving $39.64 million from the provincial and federal governments to help achieve their goal. The massive fund will allow them to provide 5,300 households with …
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Why will internet cost more? Unfortunately, it appears that home internet will cost more in Canada starting in August of 2021. However, this does not apply to everyone, so you may have been spared from the recent change in policy. The announcement came from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Due to the events …
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In July 2021, the Canadian telecommunications company Cogeco announced their new proposal to bring high-speed internet to every house in the Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality (RCM). In a public news release, the company stated that they will be receiving $6.1 million from the government in order to provide better internet access for nearly 700 homes. …
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As of today, the independent telecommunications provider Oxio serves all of the administrative regions of Quebec. Quebecers can therefore now take advantage of the unlimited Internet, HD television and residential telephone services offered by the local company based in Quebec City. The scope of coverage in each region varies, however, depending on certain factors, you …
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