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1. www.canada.ca › en › innovation-science-economicAffordable high-speed Internet for low-income seniors and ...

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   Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, announced the second phase of Connecting Families, which will help connect hundreds of thousands of low-income seniors and families to affordable high-speed home Internet in 2022.

   August 11, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario

   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.

   Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, announced the second phase of Connecting Families, which will help connect hundreds of thousands of low-income seniors and families to affordable high-speed home Internet in 2022.

   Connecting Families 2.0 is introducing significantly faster speeds and increasing the data usage amount. At 50/10 megabits per second (Mbps), the download and upload speeds will be five and ten times faster respectively than Connecting Families 1.0, with 200 GB of data usage for $20 a month. This new phase will also broaden eligibility from families receiving the maximum Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to include low-income seniors. The previous Internet plan offering under Connecting Families 1.0 will also remain available. Access Communications, Bell Canada, Cogeco, CSUR, Hay Communications, Mornington, Novus, Rogers, SaskTel, Tbaytel, TELUS, Vidéotron and Westman Communications are all participating in offering improved Internet quality, coverage and price to eligible Canadians.

   The Government of Canada announced Connecting Families 1.0 in Budget 2017—an investment of $13.2 million over five years to help close gaps in Internet affordability and accessibility. This funding enabled the government to partner with Computers for Success Canada to provide computers to low-income Canadians at no cost through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s long-standing Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+) program, and to develop a secure online portal through which eligible Canadian families could access low-cost Internet service packages from Internet service providers that voluntarily participated without government subsidy. Over 75,000 families have benefited to date.

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   “Being connected is important to maintain professional, social, economic and cultural networks within the digital economy. However, many low-income Canadians are still facing barriers that prevent their full participation in the economy. By working with Internet service providers across the country, we are increasing accessibility and providing all Canadians with affordable and reliable Internet.”

   - The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

   “Seniors depend on the Internet to stay in touch and access vital services. Providing low-income seniors with affordable access to high-speed Internet service will make a tremendous difference in their everyday lives. We’re grateful to leading Internet service providers for their partnership in making the Internet more accessible to all Canadians.”

   - The Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors

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   •The government is pleased to be partnering on Connecting Families with Access Communications, Bell Canada, Cogeco, CSUR, Hay Communications, Mornington, Novus, Rogers, SaskTel, Tbaytel, TELUS, Vidéotron and Westman Communications.

   With Connecting Families 2.0, eligible participants will have an added Internet offering: 50 Mbps download speeds (or if less than 50 Mbps, the fastest speed available to households in that region) and 200 GB of data usage each month at the discounted rate. No equipment or installation fees will be applied.

   Eligible households will receive a letter from the Government of Canada. This letter will contain an access code that is needed to sign up for Connecting Families through a secure online portal. The access code will be valid for the entire duration of the initiative, provided the household continues to be eligible. However, access to the discounted Internet offering or a computer will depend on availability.

   Today’s announcement builds on several other steps the government has taken to improve telecom services for Canadians, including the historic ENCQOR 5G partnership for next-generation technology, the Connect to Innovate program, the $2.75-billion Universal Broadband Fund and the CRTC’s $750-million Broadband Fund.

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3. www.canada.ca › en › innovation-science-economicGovernment of Canada announces affordable high-speed Internet ...

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   Apr 4, 2022 · With Connecting Families 2.0, eligible participants will have an added Internet offering: 50 Mbps download speeds (or if less than 50 Mbps, the fastest speed available to households in that region) and 200 GB of data usage each month at the discounted rate. No equipment or installation fees will be applied.

4. www.shaw.ca › corporate › connected-for-successConnected for Success Low-Income Internet Plans | Rogers & Shaw

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   We’ve partnered with federal and provincial social assistance programs to make affordable home internet, mobile plans and TV bundles available to eligible seniors, families and individuals. All internet and TV plans include no installation fee and no-cost modem rental.

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5. www.savvynewcanadians.com › best-internetThe 16 Best Internet Providers in Canada for 2024

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   • Bell. Bell is the largest communications company in Canada, providing mobility, TV, home phone services, and Bell home internet. Among its most popular plans are the following Gigabit Fibe Internet packages and their respective speeds
   • Rogers. One of the best internet providers in Ontario, Canada, Rogers offers cable and fibre internet services in the province, as well as in Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick.
   • Telus. Telus, one of the largest telecom companies in Canada, provides internet plans that use the PureFibre high-speed fibre-optic network, the fastest in Canada.
   • TekSavvy. TekSavvy, a Chatham, Ontario-based internet service provider, is a low-cost option to Telus, Bell, and Rogers, offering TV, phone and broadband internet services.

6. www.telus.com › en › social-impactMobility for Good & Internet for Good Seniors - TELUS

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   Internet for Good® provides low-income seniors in British Columbia, Alberta and some areas of Quebec with the tools and access they need to stay connected.

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   What are the best internet plans for seniors?

   • We’ve assembled a list of the best internet plans for seniors, including the best senior discounts and subsidized plans, like Telus’ Internet for Good and the Government of Canada’s Connecting Families initiative. We ensured you’re getting the most bang for your buck without sacrificing on the essentials to keep you connected.

   Best Internet Plans and Discounts for Seniors in Canada

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   Does Canada offer subsidized internet access to low-income families?

   • In 2018, the Canadian government launched its Connecting Families initiative, a program offering subsidized internet access to low-income families and senior citizens. The Connecting Families 1.0 plan gave users 25Mbps downloads, 5Mbps uploads, and 100GB of data for just $10/month.

   Best Internet Plans and Discounts for Seniors in Canada

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   Does connected for success offer Internet & TV plans in Canada?

   • All internet and TV plans include no installation fee and no-cost modem rental. Online school, working from home, or unlocking new potentials—high speed internet is vital for daily life in Canada. Connected for Success makes affordable home internet, TV bundles and mobile plans available to over 2.5 million people in Canada experiencing low income.

   Connected for Success Low-Income Internet Plans | Rogers & Shaw

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   How much does high-speed internet cost in Canada?

   • In partnership with 14 participating ISPs across the country that are voluntarily contributing to the initiative by offering $20 a month high-speed Internet services, the Government of Canada will help connect hundreds of thousands of low-income families and seniors to affordable high-speed Internet.

   Government of Canada announces affordable high-speed Internet to help

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   What is the best internet provider in Ontario?

   • One of the best internet providers in Ontario, Canada, Rogers offers cable and fibre internet services in the province, as well as in Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick. It offers several cable and fibre internet plans and their corresponding speeds:

   The 16 Best Internet Providers in Canada for 2024

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   Which companies offer better internet coverage in Canada?

   • Access Communications, Bell Canada, Cogeco, CSUR, Hay Communications, Mornington, Novus, Rogers, SaskTel, Tbaytel, TELUS, Vidéotron and Westman Communications are all participating in offering improved Internet quality, coverage and price to eligible Canadians.

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8. nationalpost.com › news › canadaHigh-speed internet at $20 a month for low income seniors ...

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   Apr 4, 2022 · News. Canada. High-speed internet at $20 a month for low income seniors, families to be announced. Eligible households are to receive a letter from the government to allow them to sign up for...