/CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of all Canadians while ensuring economic resilience and contributing to the.
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Changes in use of 6 GHz band will help improve quality and affordability of telecom services this year
OTTAWA, ON, May 19, 2021 /CNW/ - More than ever, Canadians are relying on a good Internet connection for work, school, finances and health care, making access to high-quality and affordable services essential. That is why the Government of Canada is making spectrum available to support competition, rural connectivity and the effective deployment of Wi-Fi and 5G technologies.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the decision to open the 6 GHz band to support greater choice and affordability of wireless broadband for Canadian consumers. The decision will allow an additional 1200 MHz of spectrum, tripling the spectrum available for Wi-Fi.
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Ontarians in rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity
OTTAWA, ON, May 7, 2021 /CNW/ - The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our connections. Now more than ever, Canadians across the country need access to reliable high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home. Right now, too many Canadians living in rural and remote communities lack access to high-speed Internet. Through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) Rapid Response Stream, the Government of Canada is taking immediate action to get Canadians connected to the high-speed Internet they need.
investment will support cyber security research and development, commercialization, and skills and talent development
OTTAWA, ON, May 6, 2021 /CNW/ - With the digital economy continuing to grow rapidly, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber security is an ever-increasing concern for Canadians and businesses. A strong cyber security sector will cement Canadians trust in the digital economy. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to ensuring Canada is a global leader in cyber security innovation and talent development.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, launched the new Cyber Security Innovation Network program. This program is being launched with an investment of $80 million over four years.
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Prices for a majority of mid-range data plans across Canada have decreased since price tracking began a year ago
Canadians rely on wireless connectivity for working, attending school, doing their finances and connecting with friends and family making access to high quality and affordable wireless services absolutely essential. That s why the Government of Canada has introduced measures to make wireless services more affordable, including driving competition through its spectrum policies and keeping providers accountable for their pricing.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the publication of the latest quarter wireless pricing data on 2 GB to 6 GB data plans. After more than a year of tracking, the latest data show a majority of these data plans across Canada have seen price declines between 9 and 25 percent compared to benchmark prices collected in early 2020.