Speeding up on the information highway: Canada’s drive towards 5G is not designed for its citizens

The driver behind 5G is not to enable super-fast downloads of movies, so consumers can have a better experience. This is about enhancing industrial productivity and automation of services.

Many of us depend now, more than ever, on stable and speedy connections to work from home, to socialize, to receive information and distraction all at once, writes Sarah Ganter.Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY SARAH GANTER

March 25, 2020

At this historic moment, we are all seeking some comfort and normality. Over the years, we got used to video-conferencing with family, friends, and colleagues, streaming our favourite series and video games, taking part in online fitness classes, ordering groceries, and asking for health counselling...

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