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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.
Mar 27, 2020 · CRTC declares broadband internet access a basic service; Low-income families qualify for $10/month internet in new program
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.
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.
Mar 27, 2023 · The government's efforts to connect rural parts of the country to high-speed internet are falling short, Canada's auditor general says in a report tabled Monday — which warns that the gap...
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Dec 28, 2022 · Research has found some low-income people that do have an internet connection end up sacrificing things like food and medication in order to afford it. Experts say investments in expanding...
