Read this quarter’s Intermedia here

NEWS

Canada launches Universal Broadband Fund

13.11.2020
Share this

98 per cent of Canadians to be connected by 2026

With the coronavirus pandemic leading to more Canadians spending time online, the government has formally launched its $1.75 billion universal broadband fund, reports CBC. The program means that high-speed internet will be available to 98 percent of homes by 2026, with the remainder connected by 2030. ‘We were ready to go in March with the new Universal Broadband Fund and then the pandemic hit,’ Rural Economic Development Minister Maryam Monsef told reporters. The government has also reached agreement with Telesat for satellite capacity to improve broadband service in remote areas. Campaigners hope that the government ‘will look at need’ when deciding on priorities with communities suffering ‘slow, sluggish connectivity’ getting upgrades first. 

Read more

With the coronavirus pandemic leading to more Canadians spending time online, the government has formally launched its $1.75 billion universal broadband fund, reports CBC.

Region:
Americas
Series:
Regulatory Watch
You may also like... News
Regulatory Watch – July 2024 30.07.2024
News
EU AI digital conundrum
Regulatory Watch – June 2024 26.06.2024
News
Regulatory Watch – May 2024 29.05.2024

Latest

Blog
Regulatory Watch – January 2025 22.01.2025
Publication
North America Forum 2024, Washington D.C. – December 2024 15.01.2025
Publication
International Regulators Forum – November 2024 13.01.2025
Publication
Annual Conference – November 2024 02.01.2025
View All
Back to the top

The IIC is the world's only policy debating platform for the converged communications industry

We give innovators and regulators a forum in which to explore, debate and agree the best policies and regulatory frameworks for widest societal benefit.

Insight: Exchange: Influence

We give members a voice through conferences, symposiums and private meetings, as well as broad exposure of their differing viewpoints through articles, reports and interviews.

The new website will make it easier for you to gather fresh insights, exchange views with others and have a voice in the debate

Take a look Learn more about our updates
Please upgrade your browser

You are seeing this because you are using a browser that is not supported. The International Institute of Communications website is built using modern technology and standards. We recommend upgrading your browser with one of the following to properly view our website:

Windows Mac

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of browsers. We also do not intend to recommend a particular manufacturer's browser over another's; only to suggest upgrading to a browser version that is compliant with current standards to give you the best and most secure browsing experience.