CMEDIA: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is taking action to connect more rural, remote and Indigenous communities to the Internet, said a news release.
A consultation to improve its Broadband Fund is being launched by the CRTC to facilitate high-speed Internet and mobile services to communities across Canada.
With its proposal to make the application process faster and easier, the CRTC also wants to create a new funding stream for Indigenous communities and to fund projects that would increase the reliability of rural and remote networks.
Comments are being accepted by the CRTC until July 21, 2023 and can be submitted by:
- filling out the online form,
- writing to the Secretary General, CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2, or
- sending a fax to (819) 994-0218.
More information on how to participate in this consultation can be got by contacting the CRTC by email at FLB-BBF@crtc.gc.ca or by telephone at 1 (877) 249-2782.
All comments received will form part of the public record and will inform the CRTC’s decision.
“Canadians need access to high-quality Internet and mobile services for every part of our daily lives. Our Broadband Fund is already improving access in over 200 rural, remote and Indigenous communities across Canada. By making changes to our Fund, we can help to connect even more Canadians to the services they need.” said Vicky Eatrides, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, CRTC.
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