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CRTC unveils map of broadband services in Canada

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Public hearing on basic telecommunications services starts next Monday

GATINEAU, QC, April 6, 2016 /CNW/ – The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has unveiled a new map that enables Canadians to see where broadband Internet services and the technologies used to provide them are available.

The map is being made available before the public hearing on basic telecommunications services which starts next Monday, April 11.

It shows the availability of broadband Internet services at or above the CRTC’s target speeds of 5 megabits per second (Mbps) for downloads and 1 Mbps for uploads as of end of 2014.

The information used to build the online map was drawn from various sources, including information provided by Internet service providers as part of the CRTC’s consultation. It gives a general view of Internet service availability and it is meant to provide context to the discussions that will take place during the hearing.

As of next Monday, Canadians will be able to watch the proceeding online via the Canadian Public Affairs Channel’s website or listen to the audio feed on the CRTC’s website.

Canadians will also be able to provide their opinions throughout the proceeding by participating in an online discussion forum that will be open from 9 am EDT April 11 until 8 pm EDT April 28.

The hearing is the third phase of Let’s #TalkBroadband Internet, the CRTC’s consultation on basic telecommunications services, which began in April 2015.

Quick Facts

  • The CRTC has unveiled a new map that enables Canadians to see where broadband Internet services and the technologies used to provide them are available.
  • The CRTC is holding a public hearing on basic telecommunications services starting April 11 and ending April 28 in the National Capital Region.
  • The CRTC is reviewing telecommunications services in order to be in step with Canadians’ current and future needs.
  • Currently, basic telecommunications services include:
    • individual line local touch-tone service;
    • capability to connect to the Internet via low-speed data transmission at local rates;
    • access to the long distance network, operator/directory assistance services, enhanced calling features and privacy protection features, emergency services, voice message relay service; and
    • a printed copy of the current local telephone directory upon request.
  • The CRTC’s current policy was established in 1999 and reviewed in 2011 at which time the CRTC’s broadband Internet target speeds were established.
  • The CRTC has not made any decisions regarding possible outcomes of this process.

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SOURCE Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

For further information: Contacts: Media Relations, (819) 997-9403; General Inquiries, (819) 997-0313; Toll-free 1 (877) 249-CRTC (2782), TTY (819) 994-0423

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The CRTC is putting Canadians at the centre of their communication system

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OTTAWA and GATINEAU, QC, April 5, 2016 /CNW/ – The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today published its Three-Year Plan, setting out the key activities it intends to undertake from 2016 to 2019. The plan is designed to help Canadians prepare for the CRTC’s upcoming activities and their participation in public consultations.

The planned activities that will ensure that Canadians have access to a world-class communication system include:

  • a public hearing on basic telecommunications services, which will be followed by the implementation of the new policy
  • the Discoverability Summit, an international event organized in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada, to explore solutions to improve the discoverability of audiovisual content
  • licence renewals for French-language and English-language television services
  • a public consultation to review the Wireless Code‘s effectiveness in helping Canadians understand their contracts for their cellphones and other mobile devices, and
  • continue to promote and enforce compliance with Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL) and the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules.

The Three-Year Plan 2016–2019 reflects the CRTC’s commitment to implementing sound management practices and fulfilling its mandate in a transparent and responsible manner. It also provides details about results and achievements of the last year.

Quick facts

  • The CRTC’s Three-Year Plan 2016–2019 provides information on upcoming activities to ensure that Canadians have access to a world-class communication system.
  • The CRTC’s Three-Year Plan is based on the Create, Connect and Protect pillars and reflects its commitment to implement sound management practices.
  • Canadians are invited to participate in the CRTC’s public consultations and hearings.
  • The consultation and hearing dates are announced on the CRTC website.

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“Whether they are at work, at home or at school, communications services are more important than ever in the lives of Canadians. The Three-Year Plan is our commitment to Canadians that we will continue to put them at the centre of our conversations about the future of broadcasting and telecommunications in this country. We encourage Canadians to participate in our proceedings, so that we may ensure their communication system is meeting their needs and interests.”

Jean-Pierre Blais, Chairman of the CRTC

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SOURCE Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

For further information: Contacts: Media relations, Tel: 819-997-9403; Fax: 819-997-4245; General information, Tel: 819-997-0313, TDD: 819-994-0423; Fax: 819-994-0218, Toll free: 1-877-249-CRTC (2782), TDD – toll free: 1-877-909-CRTC (2782)

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