Internet expert and Uof Ottawa prof Michael Geist discusses the “most fundamental digital issue” missing from the 2015 federal election conversation – “universal, affordable broadband Internet access.” The post Michael Geist: Why Universal, Affordable Internet Access Should be 2015 Election Campaign Issue appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
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OpenMedia.ca: We’re working for you
With your support we’ve been able to share your cell phone horror stories with decision-makers at the CRTC, bring your messages directly to officials behind the TPP, and continue in amplifying Canadian voices on an international level. Cory Doctorow, co-editor of Boing Boing and digital rights activist, had this to
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: How Canada’s online costs stack up worldwide
It’s no secret that when it comes to the Internet, Canadians pay higher prices for worse services than most countries in the industrialized world. This is largely because a handful of Big Telecom companies control upwards of 94% of the Internet service market in Canada, meaning that Canadians don’t have
Continue readingCanadian Progressive: How the ITU threatens Internet freedom and access (VIDEO)
Last week’s shutdown of Internet access in Syria has shifted the focus to the ongoing discussions of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Concerns abound that the discussions could lead to greater surveillance powers for governments, and crippling limitations on Internet-based democratic activity. RELATED: Google Exposes Harper Government’s Growing Internet Censorship
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: Telus introduces new Internet disservice
Telus has announced plans to cut back on user bandwidth for its Internet service starting early next year. This Internet disservice comes after Telus met with OpenMedia to state that they were wanting to make amends with Canadians. Now is the time for Canadians to take action in making the
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Empowered in the fight to protect Internet freedom
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) discussions are underway – leaving citizens worldwide to question the motivations of some of the countries involved. These discussions could lead to strict Internet governance, increased access costs and an erosion of human rights online. Send a message directly to ITU delegates at ProtectInternetFreedom.net/Stand. Read
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Standing up for Internet freedom
Yesterday saw Syria’s Internet and mobile communications ‘shut off’ from the outside world. If repressive regimes have their way at next week’s ITU discussions, this restrictive governance of Internet use could be legitimized and applied to citizens wo…
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: How the ITU could put the Internet behind closed doors
Repressive regimes could gain dominant control over the Internet following next month’s ITU discussions. This would mean greater surveillance over everyday online activity, more expensive access costs, and strict censorship that would have governments …
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: News Limited Network: United Nations wants control of web kill switch
A closed-door meeting to be held next month will determine if your Internet use will become governed by a UN agency – the ITU – in imposing greater controls and limiting personal expression….
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: The Globe and Mail: The high costs of Arctic broadband
Canadians in the north are on the brink of a digital divide as aging networks, service outages and prohibitive costs all continue to affect everyday communications services. It’s a struggle that…
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Playing Games – Big Telecom continues to throttle Canadian Internet connections
Canadian citizens are paying for Internet access, but Big Telecom isn’t being completely open about the restrictions that they’ve been imposing. When Big Telecom was confronted about throttling …
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Internet access hindered by the Trans-Pacific Partnership
A lobbyist group is pushing for Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiators to force Canada into adopting a ‘termination’ system that would cut off Internet access for users accused of breaking copyright laws. Join our campaign to stop the TPP’s Internet trap at StopTheTrap.net and read more on this story at the Toronto
Continue readingpunditman: How to Maintain Internet Access Even If Your Government Turns It Off
It wouldn’t surprise Peacenik at all if the Harper Gov’t tried to set up a kill switch for the Internet. He’s already allowed the CRTC to make it too expensive for some people to use. So Peacenik is going to file this article away for future reference. And Peacenik is
Continue readingpunditman: How to Maintain Internet Access Even If Your Government Turns It Off
It wouldn’t surprise Peacenik at all if the Harper Gov’t tried to set up a kill switch for the Internet. He’s already allowed the CRTC to make it too expensive for some people to use. So Peacenik is going to file this article away for future referenc…
Continue readingpunditman: How to Maintain Internet Access Even If Your Government Turns It Off
It wouldn’t surprise Peacenik at all if the Harper Gov’t tried to set up a kill switch for the Internet. He’s already allowed the CRTC to make it too expensive for some people to use. So Peacenik is going to file this article away for future reference. And Peacenik is
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