Aug. 13, 2013
10:46 p.m.
According to article http://www.ipolitics.ca/2013/08/12/treat-bandwidth-as-a-public-good/ Snip The upcoming spectrum sale also should include commitments to First Nations, which often lack adequate Internet service. In 2009, 41 per cent of 978 permanently occupied First Nations and Inuit communities were without broadband infrastructure capable of supporting inbound rates of 256 Kbps or higher. Yet high-speed Internet connectivity is important for clinical tele-health, distance education and numerous other public and community services. Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn@gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight .