Sask. farm group says buildings owned by the province and municipalities could be used to deploy better service
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan has issued 43 recommendations to improve broadband and cellular service. Chief among them is a more focused approach to providing better service in rural and remote areas. The APAS Rural Connectivity Task Force studied the issue for several months. They talked to providers and users and offered an internet […] Read moreTag Archives rural internet — page 2
Better broadband would help Sask.
Access to high speed internet is an important and necessary aspect of our personal and business lives. Unfortunately, not all Saskatchewan residents have consistent access to even the minimum levels of service mandated by the CRTC. This gap in service puts Saskatchewan at a significant disadvantage. Rural areas, in particular rural residents and businesses outside […] Read more
Throne speech commits to rural broadband
The federal government had already launched the Universal Broadband Fund and now promises to expand the program
Canada’s minority Liberal government is promising job creation, better rural internet access and a commitment to combat climate change in its newly revealed legislative plans. In an ambitious Sept. 23 throne speech, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s party committed itself to implementing universal child care and extending or enhancing many of the economic measures put in […] Read more
Throne speech commits to rural broadband
Canada’s minority Liberal government is promising job creation, better rural internet access and a commitment to combating climate change in its newly revealed legislative plans. In an ambitious Sept. 23 throne speech, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s party committed itself to implementing universal child care and extending or enhancing many of the economic measures put in […] Read more
Poor cell service leaves rural Manitobans feeling unsafe
About 65 percent of rural Manitobans are unhappy with their cell phone service, says a new survey. The finding isn’t a shock because many rural regions have dead zones where cell service is spotty or non-existent. Even along the Trans-Canada Highway between Portage la Prairie and Brandon, there are sections of highway where the number […] Read more
Rural Alta. watches internet strategy
Cabinet minister responsible for broadband services says work continues: NDP skeptical
Rural communities in Alberta continue to cross their fingers for a plan that can help them connect to high-performing broadband, hoping the new government doesn’t put past efforts on hold. Speaking at the recent Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) convention in Edmonton, town and village representatives wondered what the new UCP government plans to do […] Read more
Action urged to improve rural internet service
Lack of investment by private companies in rural and remote areas continues to be an obstacle to development
Municipal, provincial and federal governments must come together to ensure rural communities are served with reliable broadband service. “It is about the absolute survival of these communities. They will get left behind if they don’t have connectivity,” said Jordan Young, chief executive officer for CCI Wireless, a Calgary based co-operative that reaches 110,000 rural Alberta […] Read more
Out of touch: fixing rural internet
Dan Mazier thinks it’s high time that rural digital infrastructure be treated as an essential service, much like landline telephone service. “It’s a mandatory utility and it’s no different than water, it’s no different than electricity. It’s one of those utilities that we now need to function as a Canadian,” said the president of Keystone […] Read more
Feds vow to boost rural internet
The federal government committed $500 million in its 2016-17 budget in March to improve rural internet service. In December, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains delivered the goods. “By increasing access to high-speed internet, the Connect to Innovate program enhances our rural and remote communities’ ability to innovate, participate in the digital economy […] Read more
Feds vow to boost rural internet service
The federal government committed $500 million in its 2016-17 budget in March to improve rural internet service. In December, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains delivered the goods. “By increasing access to high-speed Internet, the Connect to Innovate program enhances our rural and remote communities’ ability to innovate, participate in the digital economy […] Read more
