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CRTC Unveils Subsidies to Cut Internet Costs in Northern Canada

1/22/2025

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The CRTC is taking bold steps to transform telecom services in Northern B.C., Alberta, and the territories by introducing subsidies aimed at slashing exorbitant Internet costs and boosting service quality. Through public consultations, they will shape these subsidies while fostering competition and ensuring Indigenous communities gain better access to vital communication services.

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The CRTC is taking bold steps to transform telecom services in Northern B.C., Alberta, and the territories by introducing subsidies aimed at slashing exorbitant Internet costs and boosting service quality. Through public consultations, they will shape these subsidies while fostering competition and ensuring Indigenous communities gain better access to vital communication services.