Across North America, those in rural communities have had to live with internet and wireless connections that are slower than their urban neighbours.
In Canada, for example, it is estimated 63% of rural households still do not have access to 50/10 Mbps speeds with unlimited data. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), which is the national regulator for the industry, is committed to closing the digital divide – by achieving a minimal 50/10 standard for fixed and mobile wireless broadband access across Canada.