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CRTC Boosts Northern Internet Access with Bill Reductions

1/17/2025

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Story summary

Canada's telecommunications regulator, CRTC, is taking bold steps to enhance internet access in Northern Canada. Northwestel customers will enjoy automatic bill reductions for outages lasting over 24 hours, while a new subsidy seeks to bridge the affordability gap for northern households. Public consultations on this vital subsidy wrap up on February 18.

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Story summary

Canada's telecommunications regulator, CRTC, is taking bold steps to enhance internet access in Northern Canada. Northwestel customers will enjoy automatic bill reductions for outages lasting over 24 hours, while a new subsidy seeks to bridge the affordability gap for northern households. Public consultations on this vital subsidy wrap up on February 18.