Archive - Jul 14, 2008

Broadband infrastructure remain out of reach for remote and rural communities across Canada

From CBC News

Government urged to spend spectrum proceeds on broadband

July 14, 2008 - Peter Nowak

Liberal industry critic Scott Brison says broadband is as important as roads and railways. With the auction of cellphone airwaves having raised more than $4.2 billion and nearing its end, an increasing chorus of voices is calling on the government to invest in broadband internet access to prevent Canada from falling behind the rest of the world.