AlphaBeatic: Canada’s Netflix speed ranks below Brazil, Mexico
Why you may need to head for sunnier climes to get faster Netflix speeds. Article by Peter Nowak for AlphaBeatic Netflix has released its internet service provider speed rankings for…
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The Star: Canadians are tired of the same-old-same-old in wireless providers
Why choice will improve Canada’s wireless market. Article by Michael Geist for the Star Last year’s explosive battle over the potential entry of wireless giant Verizon into the Canadian market…
CBC: Could Obama’s recent statement be the tipping point in the battle against Internet Slow Lanes?
Big changes in the U.S. could impact Canadians’ everyday Internet use. Article by Kazi Stastna for the CBC The epic battle in the U.S. over who gets to shape the…
Yahoo Finance: CRTC forces Big Telecom to end 30-day cancellation notice policy
Thousands of Canadians joined in on the CRTC’s Let’s Talk TV hearings, and told the panel they want more choice and flexibility. Now we’re finally seeing some improvement. Article by…
CBC: CRTC rebuffs Big Telecom
It’s a win for choice and flexibility for Canadians, but does it go far enough? Article by the CBC Canadians no longer have to give a 30-day notice to cancel…
CNN: Will the FCC destroy the Internet as we know it?
The U.S. FCC just doesn’t get it. Article by Barbara van Schewik for CNN The results of the midterm election confirm Americans’ widespread discontent with Washington gridlock on a range…
CCPA Monitor: Global movement of Internet users create a crowdsourced agenda for free expression
This piece was co-authored by Steve Anderson and Josh Tabish and was originally published in the November edition of the CCPA Monitor read more
It’s Our Future
Over 300,000 Internet users contributed to our crowdsourced vision for free expression online in the 21st century. What matters most to the Internet community? Watch this animated video to find…
Is the FCC about to betray 5+ million people?
We’ve just learned that U.S. FCC Chair Tom Wheeler is considering a plan that could fall far short of what 5+ million of you have spoken out for: strong, enforceable…
Photoworld: Visualizing Instagram data as space travel
Just how many pictures of your lunch does it take to reach the stratosphere? Click image to open interactive version (via Photoworld). read more
Reporters Without Borders: Is the press becoming more or less free?
Press freedom across the world: how does your country fare? Click on the map below to expand Read more at Reporters Without Borders read more
USA Today: The Internet is updating a very old idea
Learn how artists are sidestepping old media empires and using the Internet to make a living off their work Article by Marco della Cava for USA Today “The pitch is…
The Verge: Check out "Off the Grid"
This video game uses intuitive learning to teach players about how online information really functions on the Internet – from enhancing our understanding to undermining our privacy. Article by Andrew…
Critical Thought: Net Neutrality will save the Internet
Big Telecom wants to build an Internet slow lane to squeeze more money out of Internet users. That’s bad enough. But there’s a much more troubling consequence of restricting Internet…
CBC: Introducing Google Camel View
Ever wanted to tour the desert? Got a few great Canadian parks on your bucket list? Google street view just made visiting off-the-beaten-path locations a bit easier. Article by the…