Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2016-496

Several ILECs suggest that the committee's existing 5 Mbps download speed and 1 Mbps upload target speed are still adequate. They point out that these speeds are sufficient for Canadians to participate in the digital economy through various activities such as web browsing, email and video streaming.

Other organizations such as GNWT, JTF, Nunavut Broadband Development Corporation (NBDC), l'Union, etc. recommend updating these target speeds. Many consumers are seeking a target speed close to 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload, but other consumers are demanding higher target speeds. Cisco Systems Inc. believes that Canadians want to offer downloading and uploading Internet access services at 100 Mbps while i-CANADA offers higher target speed, 1 Gbps download and upload .

Many parties that support higher target speeds, such as AAC and Cogeco, use these applications currently available in Canada and will be able to use future applications (Internet of Things) when they become available in the future I believe it will be usable. They also believe that higher target speeds are needed, such as when there are many Internet users and many connected devices in the home.

Some political parties point out that small businesses and teleworkers need to deal more sensitively to use online business tools and applications. West Parry Sound Smart Smart Community Network Inc. proposes that the current target speed can not be adapted to today's more complex commercial software applications. Representatives of small communities and non-metropolitan communities believe that lack of speeding is an obstacle to attracting companies and investors to the community.

On behalf of Videotron GP (Videotron) and Xplornet, in many respects, such as Quebecor Media Inc., the Committee has a fixed broadband Internet access service including download speed of 5 Mbps and upload speed of 1 Mbps, future expectations We proposed to set the basic definition of. "A goal that includes a more ambitious speed. Because of this ideal goal, many parties recommend a download speed of 25 Mbps, there are some differences in the upload speed: 1 Mbps Some parties noted that they were still, but other parties thought it should be set higher, for example OpenMedia proposes an expected upload speed of 15 Mbps.

Some stakeholders raised expectations for higher downloading and uploading speed. For example, FRPC recommends that you provide 100 Mbps download and upload speed by 2021.

Since the target speed is symmetrical in several respects, such as DWCC and OpenMedia, the importance of applications uploading content to the Internet (cloud computing, etc.) is increasing.

According to Campbell Patterson Communications (CPC), all Canadians need fair access to symmetrical connections, not scalable connections. Axia NetMedia Corp. (Axia) says that the download and upload speed required for this digital age needs to be increased from 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps.

After collecting all this information and negotiating with all stakeholders of the BTS process, the CRTC released the telecommunications regulation policy CRTC 2016-496 in December 2016. The policy entitled "Contemporary Telecommunications Services - The Way to the Future of Canadian Digital Economy" helped Canada participate in the 21st century economy and took other socio-economic and It shows some important elements designed to deal with cultural gaps. The CRTC cites various socio-economic reasons revealed in the case, claiming that broadband internet is the basic telecommunications service in Canada and is the same as the previous telephone service. This is important as it unlocks available funds for public investment and sets regulations on speed, quality, price and other important factors.

On May 22, CRTC issued new standard licensing terms for campus and community radio stations following the new regulatory approach published in Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-497. Previously, there were two different policies for campus and community radio stations, but because of their similar roles in the community they are in charge of, the CRTC manages campus and community radio with a single policy. (Broadcast regulation policy CRTC 2012 - 304)