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Broadband Breakfast on August 13, 2025 - What's Happening with Canadian Broadband?

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Currently, 95 percent of Canadian households have access to broadband internet at speeds of 50 Megabits per second (Mbps) down and 10 Mbps up, the standard for “broadband” used by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. In the U.S.,

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Broadcasters to FCC: Expand Who Pays Regulatory Fees

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The media landscape is no longer dominated by traditional players like local TV and radio, so it is unfair for them to shoulder the majority of the fiscal burden.    Furthermore, according to the NAB expanding the pay base better aligns with the modern communications ecosystem.

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Samsung Launches AI-Powered Coding Assistant, Expands AI Ecosystem

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The Korean tech giant is set to roll out Cline, which has already been vetted in beta testing within the Device eXperience (DX) division managing mobile devices, televisions, and home appliances. In March 2024, Samsung joined forces with Nvidia to advance AI-driven Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) technologies.

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FCC Flooded With Opposition to NextNav’s GPS Backup Proposal

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In an interview, senior manager of government relations for the Security Industry Association, Lauren Bresette , told Broadband Breakfast the proposal would force entire systems offline, devastating millions of door locks, fire alarms, and public safety systems​ “These are low power radio frequency [devices].

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Bell steps up campaign against Canadian regulator's wholesale rules

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Canadian incumbent Bell is taking its grievances with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to the next level.

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Spectrum Offers $25,000 Reward For Fiber Optic Vandals

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From June to December of 2024, 5,770 incidents of theft/vandalism of network infrastructure were reported across the country, according to one study by NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. Law enforcement and legislators have also taken steps to address this barrage of property damage.

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Why is a VoIP phone a good idea for Canadians?

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In Canada, VoIP services are regulated by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) , ensuring reliable connectivity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) while fostering innovation.