The federal government has announced plans to spend nearly $2 million on deploying broadband in the Gaspésie region in Quebec. The money comes from the Major Economic and Tourism Facilities – Access to Broadband Services initiative.
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New Brunswick To Implement Province-Wide Broadband Initiative
The Province of New Brunswick has announced plans to provide province-wide broadband connectivity within the next 18 months.
CRTC Orders Telcos To Match Broadband Speeds for Independent ISPs
The CBC reports that the CRTC has ordered Canadian telecommunications companies to offer the same Internet speeds to smaller wholesale customers as they themselves sell on a retail basis. The case arises from a complaint by Cybersurf, which argued that the DSL service it was able to offer its retail […]
UK ISPs Agree To Greater Speed Transparency
The BBC reports that UK ISPs have agreed to support a regulator-backed code of practice that will give customers more information about broadband speeds.
Saskatchewan Promises Universal Broadband Access
The Saskatchewan government has pledged to make broadband universally accessbile within three years. The government has promised millions of dollars to improve its rural telecommunications infrastructure.