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Apr 4, 2022 · Canadians need access to high-quality Internet services at affordable prices. Through the Connecting Families initiative, the Government of Canada, in partnership with 14 Internet service providers (ISP), is supporting affordable high-speed Internet for those who need it most.
Aug 11, 2021 · Now more than ever, Canadians need access to reliable Internet, yet many struggle to pay for it. Through the Connecting Families initiative, the Government of Canada is supporting affordable Internet service for those who need it most.
Households that don't currently have internet at home or need help signing up can visit a local library or community centre that offers public Internet access. They can contact the Connecting Families Initiative team for support in registering for the initiative.
Hundreds of thousands of low-income families and seniors can apply under the Connecting Families 2.0 program to avail zippy internet speeds at just $20 a month.
- Imaan Sheikh
Apr 4, 2022 · Families receiving the Canada Child Benefit and Guaranteed Income Supplement are eligible for the program. The program includes 50Mbps download speeds and 200GB of data usage each month. If 50Mbps is not available, it will consist of the fastest download speed in the region.
Apr 12, 2023 · However, many low-income Canadians still face barriers that prevent their full participation in the digital economy. The Connecting Families initiative aims to increase accessibility, providing all Canadians with affordable and reliable Internet services.
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Apr 4, 2022 · The federal government is set to announce a new phase to a program that provides high-speed internet at $20 per month to low-income families and seniors across Canada.
