Connect the Next Four Billion Internet Users by Balloon – Not a Loon-y Idea
by Lee Rickwood
Large, sleek, silvery balloons overhead may soon bring Internet service to underserved locations around the world.
Tag: wireless
Next-Gen 9-1-1 Tested in Ontario, Roll-out Deadlines Delayed Due to COVID-19
by Lee Rickwood
Next-generation emergency phone system capabilities present a great opportunity to better assess the severity or complexity of a situation, review potential responses more quickly, and make appropriate decisions more appropriately.
Elon Musk may be the Internet link rural Canadians seek
By Ted Kritsonis
It’s not unusual to see Elon Musk have grand ambitions, but his foray into space-based Internet connectivity could be the trigger rural Canada’s need for speed.
Tech Gear to Set Up a Backyard Office
By Christine Persaud
For those who are working from home, the nice weather can make it tempting to slack off. When you’re in an office, you are stuck in that office. But in your own home? If you’re like me, you might like to move the home office outside every now and then to get some sun. But what gear do you need to allow this to happen?
Increased Speeds, Decreased Latency: Are 5G Benefits Speeding to Canada?
by Lee Rickwood
Political machinations. Technical challenges. Regulatory hurdles. Spectrum and bandwidth availability. Data privacy concerns. Health and safety issues. All and more may conspire to slow down 5G rollout in Canada.
High-Tech Gifts for Dad This Father’s Day
By Christine Persaud
Father’s Day is just around the corner on Sunday, June 16, which means it’s time to start thinking about getting the dad on your list a great gift. And there’s plenty of tech from which to choose that any dad would appreciate on his special day.
Shielding Market Worth Billions, But These Smartphones Still Emit the Most Radiation
by Lee Rickwood
Popular smartphones are on the list of the devices that emit the most – and the least – electromagnetic radiation.
Have Your Say on Mobile Wireless Prices: Government Holds Cellphone Consultation
by Lee Rickwood
The CRTC’s mobile wireless consultation will address today’s market realities, but also it hopes to tackle those of tomorrow.