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Fall economic statement directs CRTC investigation of international roaming

As part of what it says is an effort to reduce the cost of living for Canadians, the Department of Finance in Tuesday’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement is calling on the CRTC to conduct a “prompt investigation” of international roaming charges. 

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Bell lays out contribution framework proposal at CRTC

BCE Inc. revealed more details on Tuesday on its proposal for how base contributions from online undertakings should be split in the new framework, putting particular emphasis on the creation of a news fund and dedicating portions towards equity-seeking groups and public policy objectives. 

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Freedom launches new roaming plan covering 73 destinations

Quebecor Inc.’s Freedom Mobile announced its new roaming plan, Roam Beyond, Tuesday, which offers 60 GB of data for $65 per month after digital discount.

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Education key to combating foreign interference on social media, ETHI hears

Canadians need to be educated about the dangers posed by foreign actors utilizing social media to harvest data, a House of Commons committee was told Monday. The standing committee on access to information, privacy and ethics is looking at social media and unethical or illegal sharing of information.

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Chamber of Commerce sets up council to look at AI

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has jumped on the Artificial Intelligence bandwagon. On Nov. 20 it announced it had formed a 30-member council on the future of AI. This comes on the heels of a decision by the United Nations to create an advisory body on the technology.

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PKP proposes 20 per cent base contribution for foreign online platforms at CRTC hearings

The long-awaited hearing on how the CRTC should implement the Online Streaming Act, particularly if online streaming services should make a base financial contribution to support Canadian and Indigenous content, kicked off on Monday.

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FCC to boost internet connection speeds, CRTC non-committal

As the Federal Communications Commission in the United States announced it was finally revising its internet connectivity speeds, the CRTC is playing coy about its future plans.

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UN sets up advisory body to investigate AI globally

The United Nations (UN) has created an advisory body on artificial intelligence (AI). Even though Canada is not sitting on the panel, it still has much to offer, an Ottawa university professor states.

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Fizz offering $4/month plans in western Canada while in beta testing

Quebecor Inc.‘s Fizz went live in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, the company announced Monday morning. Fizz is currently in beta testing.

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OPINION: Hyperscale cloud is the key to unlocking 5G’s potential

By Manish Singh, vice-president  and key account manager,  Google, Hyperscalers Global Customer Unit

At the recent Canadian Telecom Summit, industry leaders gathered to discuss the latest advancements in the industry. This event comes at a pivotal moment for the telecommunications sector, especially in the context of 5G’s evolving landscape. The panel “Technology Transformation Enablers – Private Network, Cloud, Edge”, which Ericsson was represented at, highlighted key factors that will shape the future of telecom, including the integration of private networks, the role of cloud computing, and the significance of edge technology in enhancing network capabilities. These discussions are particularly relevant as they intersect with the broader question: Is hyperscale cloud the key to unlocking 5G’s potential? 

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