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- A national organization says the high cost of internet access in Canada is threatening to leave low-income families without the means to take part in the digital economy, and it's calling on the federal government to act.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/barriers-to-digital-equity-acorn-canada-report-low-income-families-1.5244339High cost of internet access leaving low-income families ...
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.
Mar 27, 2020 · CRTC declares broadband internet access a basic service; Low-income families qualify for $10/month internet in new program
Connecting Families 2.0 expanded eligibility for the program and meets the national target of 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds. It also includes a minimum of 200 GB of data usage for $20 a month. The new phase broadened eligibility beyond low-income families to include low-income seniors. How do households access this offer?
Apr 4, 2022 · The Government of Canada is partnering with 14 internet service providers (ISPs) to bring $20 a month internet to low-income families and seniors. The partnership is through the government’s Connecting Families initiative.
Apr 4, 2022 · The government of Canada has announced the second phase of its Connecting Families program, which offers $20/month high-speed internet for qualified low-income families and seniors. The federal government says the Connecting Families program works with 14 internet service providers that voluntarily contribute to the program.
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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.
