TekSavvy Versus CRTC: What’s Going On?
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 […]
Fibre Internet in Saint-Honoré-de-Témiscouata: What you Need to Know
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 […]
Telus Investing $27 Million to Bring Fibre Internet to Whistler, B.C.
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, […]
Canadian Government Funding Telesat: $1.44 Billion for Satellite Internet
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 […]
Videotron to bring high-speed internet to Haute-Côte-Nord RCM
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 […]
Top 5G Routers
Wireless internet routers are a staple appliance for every home these days. For years, these devices have provided homes and businesses with speedy access to the internet. As time progresses, our technology rapidly evolves. With the introduction of 5G networks, brands have started manufacturing their own 5G routers. You may be wondering what a 5G […]
Videotron receiving funds to bring high-speed internet to Bas-Saint-Laurent
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 […]
What are the Best VPNs in Canada? (2024)
You’ve probably heard about the security advantages of VPNs if you’ve used a laptop, smartphone, or tablet frequently in the last few years. With virtual private networks, or VPNs, you can protect your privacy from ISPs and encrypt your data. VPNs have been recommended for years as a way to get around region-blocked websites such […]
Home internet is going to cost more in Canada
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 […]