TekSavvy’s ‘Pay Less’ campaign pushes CRTC to lower phone, Internet bills
By Ted Kritsonis
As an alternative Internet provider, TekSavvy has pushed for public pressure on Ottawa to make changes that would effectively lower consumers’ bills.
Tag: wireless
Technology predictions for 2019
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
We’re hours away from the kickoff of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where the biggest companies will unveil their vision for the future, but we already have a good idea of where things are going.
Reviewing the Arlo Go Mobile Security Camera
By Ted Kritsonis
Most home security cameras need to stay in one place to look over property or people, but the Arlo Go can go wherever you go.
A look at Google Fi as the template for future smartphone carriers
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The Google Fi features that make sense for other carriers to emulate include the secure use of trusted Wi-Fi networks to augment calls and data usage. Not only does this decongest 4G-LTE cellular networks, but it also gives users access to faster data without using up their cellular data.
More Choices in the True Wireless Earbuds Market
By Christine Persaud
Headphones have evolved from earcups attached to a headband, to earbuds with thin wires, to buds attached to bands that sit around your neck or behind your head. Now, the worlds of earpiece headsets and earbuds have collided to create a new category of headphone, called “true wireless” earbuds.
5G Wireless Roll-out Brings Opportunities, Concerns, Calls for Moratorium
by Lee Rickwood
Tech industry plans for the roll-out of 5G wireless transmission technologies are bringing new business opportunities, marketplace concerns and even calls for a complete moratorium on delivery due to concerns for human health.
CRTC fumbles MVNO decision, gives carriers the ball
By Ted Kritsonis
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) decision to slam the door on Wi-Fi-first wireless resellers — for the second time — shows how out of step the whole wireless industry is in Canada.
When You Lose Internet Service, What’s Left? RightMesh and Mesh Networking
by Lee Rickwood
RightMesh has developed powerful responses to natural disasters, economic or technical inequities, and even those threats posed by legislation seen to undermine Net Neutrality.