CRTC expanding competitor access to big fibre networks, but too soon to know price impact

CRTC expanding competitor access to big fibre networks, but too soon to know price impact

Canada’s telecommunications regulator is expanding a decision that allows smaller internet providers to use rivals’ fibre networks to offer their services to customers, but it’s too soon to say whether the move will lead to lower prices for Canadians. Starting in February, large telephone companies that own fibre internet networks — like Bell Canada and Telus … Read more

This cyberattack took out 600,000 routers across the country

This cyberattack took out 600,000 routers across the country

Getty Images We’ve been hit with a number of high-profile cyberattacks lately, most notably with a group of hackers allegedly carrying out a Christie’s cyberattack. But now, a recently published research by Lumen Technologies mentioned a cyberattack that happened last year (but was not disclosed until now), which left over 600,000 personal routers inoperable. The … Read more

Do you need a VPN at home? Potential benefits explained

Do you need a VPN at home? Potential benefits explained

Digital Trends Using a VPN when you’re out and about makes a lot of sense. You want to protect your user data and important info when using public Wi-Fi to surf the web, and not many free-to-join networks provide the end-to-end encryption a VPN delivers. But in the safety and privacy of one’s own home, … Read more

How to fix slow upload speeds (common causes and solutions)

How to fix slow upload speeds (common causes and solutions)

You may not need it as often, but having a decent upload speed is just as important as having a lightning-fast download speed. And in situations like uploading files or being on a video call, it can be particularly annoying to experience slower than normal upload speeds. If you’re struggling with slow upload speeds, you’re … Read more

How to increase your internet speed

How to increase your internet speed

Nothing is more frustrating than having to contend with a slow internet connection. Fortunately, though, there are some things you can do to improve matters. Before you reach for your phone to upgrade your internet plan, give these 7 tips a try: Reset your router Manage your Wi-Fi channels Remove signal-hogging devices from your network … Read more