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• CRTC to allow some small carriers access to national wireless networks

  The CRTC says regional networks that meet certain standards will be able to operate as ``mobile virtual network operators,'' or MVNOs, in areas where competition is limited.

  Consumer

  Apr 15
• Quebec, Ottawa to to spend $826M to expand high-speed internet in the province

  The money will be used to subsidize telecommunications companies that will be required to connect all households in specific regions to high-speed internet.

  Consumer

  Mar 22
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• Village of Doaktown still waiting for promised upgrades to high-speed internet

  A village councillor in Doaktown said he's disappointed a promised upgrade of high-speed internet services in his community has not happened.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 2, 2020
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• If Canada bans Huawei, telecoms will seek payout for existing equipment: sources

  If Ottawa does announce a formal ban on Huawei, the affected telecommunications companies have made clear they want compensation for tearing out their existing Huawei gear, said two sources close to the matter.

  Sep 13, 2020
• Telecom regulator may have erred with decision on wholesale rate, minister says

  The federal government says it's concerned that a controversial regulatory decision last year may undermine investments in Canada's communications networks, particularly in rural and remote areas.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2020
• Wireless data prices lower in Quebec than similar plans across Canada, data shows

  While Fido, Koodo and Virgin have dropped their prices in Quebec by as much as $15 per month, they have been left unchanged in other provinces.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2020
• Bell launches 5G network in 5 Canadian cities

  The company says the new service is now available for customers in Montreal, the Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2020
• Surge in Canadian mobile and data use leads to complaints about service

  There have been numerous reports of customers experiencing network issues, including dropped and incomplete calls, as well as slow internet speeds.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2020
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• Canada’s Big 3 telecom firms will get 2 years to cut rates by 25 per cent

  The upcoming auction for wireless spectrum key to the 5G rollout will set aside licences for small players.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2020
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• Telus could cut jobs, spending if CRTC pushes virtual network operators: CEO

  Entwisle was one of several high-level executives from Canada's largest national and regional wireless service providers that have been united in their rejection of mandated MVNOs, which would be given the right to tap into their facilities.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2020