ANALYSIS: Three self-serving reasons major telcos are suddenly interested in rural broadband

Rural areas need a single, open access, network
By Joe Hickey

IN A WORLD WHERE many causes are highly politicized, rural broadband access is a cause just about everyone can get behind. With it, Canada can improve rural access to education, healthcare, and economic growth. This is especially important in the wake of COVID-19, which put a glaring spotlight on the digital divide, and made it all the rage to support rural broadband access.

Even major urban telcos seem to be getting . . .

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Greg O'Brien

Greg O'Brien brings over 30 years of journalism experience to his role as News Director of Channel Zero and CHCH TV. Within those 30 years, 24 have been immersed in the Canadian cable, radio, television, and telecom sectors. Cartt.ca was founded on May 2, 2005 by thirty-year journalist, Greg O’Brien, who served as publisher and editor for seventeen years. Greg successfully established Cartt.ca as a news leader, serving readers across once separate industries that are now intertwined. Greg continues to serve as editor emeritus and as an advisor.