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Mar 20, 2014 · With an average upload speed of 5.67 Mbps, Canada ranks 53rd in the world and below the global average of 7.6 Mbps, according to speed-testing firm Ookla. Where faster uploads are available, they...
- Canada falling behind on connecting rural areas to high-speed ...
The government's efforts to connect rural parts of the...
- Canada falling behind on connecting rural areas to high-speed ...
That is why the CRTC sets Internet speed targets across Canada (see Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2016-496) for service providers. All Canadian homes and businesses should have access to Internet speeds of at least 50 Mbps for downloads and 10 Mbps for uploads.
- More People Online Causes Congestion. This myth can be true under certain circumstances. During the days of dial-up internet, many people online simultaneously could cause slower internet speeds for everyone.
- Weather Affects Internet Speeds. This is another myth that is somewhat true but misleading. The weather can affect your speed if you use a 4G or 5G connection because 4G and 5G connections do not penetrate through atmospheric moisture.
- The Closer You Are to the Server, the Faster Your Speeds Are. Several factors impact your internet speed. Proximity to your server is one factor. 5G connections have a range of roughly 1,500 feet (457 meters).
- Getting a New Router Will Increase Your Speed. Technology experts recommend that you update your router once every five years. You may want to update your router sooner if you install smart gadgets or new internet infrastructure in your home.
- Summary
- Is Internet Service Expensive in Canada?
- Why Plans Are Expensive According to Telecoms
- Why Is Internet Actually So expensive?
- What Is The Wholesale Services Framework?
- What Is The Wholesale Internet Rate?
- Potential Solutions to Make Internet Less Expensive
- Previously Suggested Or Implemented Solutions
- Timeline of Actions by The Government and CRTC
- Take Action
The government has promised Canadians internet affordability for years and ordered the CRTC in 2019 to focus on affordability, competition and putting consumers first. Based on an extensive review of the industry, the CRTC reduced the wholesale rates – the price at which the Big ISPs are required to sell access to their networks to smaller, indepen...
Ask any Canadian and they’ll likely tell you: yes – we pay more for internet than other countries. But how much more do we actually pay compared to similar countries such as the US and Australia? The annual Price Comparisons of Internet Services report that compares monthly prices for specific speeds against those of 7 other developed countries fou...
“They’re affordable”
The President of Bell Residential and Small Business responsible for home internet services – Rizwan Jamal – wrote an opinion piece in the Toronto Star after the CRTC reversal, stating: “a recent study by The Economist found that Canada is number one in internet affordability internationally.” The studydoes support the claim that Canadians spend a smaller portion of their income than the other countries, including the US and Australia, but it did not comment on how prices per GB in Canada com...
The wholesale services frameworkoutlines the current ‘rules of the game’ that determine how network operators are required to provide smaller, independent ‘wholesale ISPs’ such as Teksavvy, VMedia and Distributel with access to the physical networks that they own, operate and maintain. The goal of this was to maintain competition, give Canadians op...
The wholesale internet rate is the regulated price determined by the CRTC at which the major network operators must sell access to their network in bulk to smaller, independent ‘wholesale ISPs’ such as Teksavvy, VMedia and Distributel. Final wholesale rates are determined by the actual costs incurred by the ISPsplus a reasonable markup. The pricing...
How could the government could negotiate lower rates for Canadians? There are several ‘bargaining chips’ the Government of Canada could use to accomplish both its platform to build out universal high-speed and stated commitments to keep things affordable:
Mandatory wholesale rate access
Unlimited home internet has only recently become common in Canada after a long regulatory battle between major and independent ISPs. It started around 2010 when Netflix expanded into Canada and critics argued that the major telecom companies were keeping monthly caps low and applying overage fees to discourage streaming and protect their TV businesses. In August 2010, as directed by the government, the CRTC issued Policy 2010-632(the high-speed access decision), that the network providers mus...
We put together these timelines of the actions taken by the CRTC, the Government and telecom companies to figure out where things currently stand and how we got here.
Make your voice heard in 2 clicks
If any of this doesn’t sit well with you and you want to see change including more competition and lower prices, you can Email the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, CRTC Chair Ian Scott and your MP (find yours here) to ask for government and Competition Bureau intervention. An example of what to write: “Dear Minister, I am writing to you as my elected official, because I am concerned about the future of Canada’s internet and the flawsin the regulation of internet services. The Li...
Canadian consumers and stakeholders who wish to share their views on competition-related issues regarding a merger or acquisition transaction are invited to complete the following form.
Stay informed
1. Know your rights by reading Canada’s Internet Code of Conduct 2. How to Make a Complaint About Your Internet Service – CRTC 3. CRTC public inquiries and complaints form 4. Support the Public Interest Advocacy Centre 5. Support OpenMedia, a registered non-profit working to keep the Internet open, affordable, and surveillance-free in Canada, Follow them to keep up to date on regulatory and government decisions and take action by signing petitions and sending emails to your Members of Parliam...
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This can result in slower speeds or service interruptions for everyone. Network congestion is a common problem for people in apartment buildings or densely populated neighbourhoods where there could be many neighbouring homes may contain Wi-Fi networks. You can also go ask on r/techsupport.
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 between...
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Average speeds in Canada. This year’s Internet Performance Test data shows a 46 per cent increase in the median average Canadian download speed, from 15.42 Mbps in 2019 to 22.58 Mbps in 2020. Ontario users have received the fastest speeds, with a median average speed of 51.95 Mbps.
