CRTC 2014-190 – ‘Let’s Talk TV’ (Phase 3) The FMCC participated in the CRTC’s ‘Let’s Talk TV’ hearings about television services in Canada. Many remote and rural communities lack access to the digital infrastructure and services necessary to access broadcast programming on an equitable basis. Costs for digital services are high and choices are often[…]
CRTC 2014-44 – Review of Satellite Services In 2014, the FMCC participated in the CRTC’s inquiry about satellite services in Canada. Many First Nations and Inuit communities are dependent on satellite services for telephone services and data applications. However, the CRTC determined that a clear ‘digital divide’ exists between communities that can access terrestrial infrastructure[…]
Chisasibi – Quebec Friday, 8 August 2014, 03:55 PM *This article was originally published in Cablecaster Magazine in June 1999. It is reprinted from the author’s personal website with his permission. Read the original version here* By Hyman Glustein To Canadian city-dwellers looking at a highway map of northern Quebec, Chisasibi is the end of[…]
CRTC 2013-669 – Review of Northwestel’s Modernization Plan On June 19 and 20, 2013 the FMCC, K’atl’odeeche First Nation and the Eeyou Communications Network presented to the CRTC regarding several aspects of Northwestel’s proposed Modernization Plan. Generally, the three parties focused on issues of access, affordability, and the potential for infrastructure development in the North[…]
The First Mile Connectivity Consortium presented to the CRTC in June 2013 regarding Northwestel’s proposed Modernization Plan Decision reached – Dec. 18 2013 (CRTC Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2013-711) ** First Mile Connectivity Consortium’s Summary of the Decision ** ** The CRTC plans to review the Basic Service Objective in 2014-2015. That will be another[…]
K’atl’odeeche First Nation – Northwest Territories Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 05:16 PM In 2011, Katlodeeche First Nation completed the construction of its local broadband fiber optic network. This video documents the project. They were shot on location and edited by KFN’s IT Project Manager, Lyle Fabian. Watch part 2 of the video here, on YouTube.[…]
CRTC 2012-669 – Review of Northwestel Inc.’s Regulatory Framework, Modernization Plan, and related matters For information on the Hearings, visit here. Here is a summary of key dates: May 2, 2013 – Deadline for any information to be provided pursuant to further information and public disclosure to be filed with the Commission. May 9, 2013[…]
The following is a list of organizations that support the CRTC intervention into the Northwestel Modernization Plan: K’atl’odeeche First Nation (NWT) First Mile Connectivity Consortium (National) First Nations Innovation Project (Atlantic Canada; ON; QC; B.C.) Eeyou Communications Network (QC) Keewaytinook Okimakanak K-Net Services (ON) First Nations Education Council (QC) Atlantic Canada First Nations Help Desk[…]
CBC Radio North Interview with Rob McMahon, Lyle Fabian and Heather Hudson News clip featuring Lyle Fabian Globe and Mail coverage (June 19, 2013) NorthwesTel rivals pitch telecom projects at CRTC hearings Northern News Services Online (June 22, 2013) Northerners get voice in telecommunications Whitehorse Star (stories behind a paywall) Northerners need comparable services, CRTC told[…]
There are several ways you can be involved in the CRTC Hearings: 1) Submit your own intervention in the hearings by May 9, 2013 Click here to read the CRTC’s information about how to contribute. Important: this page outlines what information is required. Send an outline submission through the CRTC’s Public Proceedings website for Notice[…]