Canada starts CAD 750 mln fund for universal broadband

(Telecompaper) The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has established a new fund to help boost broadband internet, which the regulator sees as a basic telecom service for all Canadians. The CAD 750 million fund will come on top of any existing government programmes and any private or public funded project already in action. The aim is for Canadians to have access to an unlimited data plan option and speeds of at least 50/40 Mbps (down/up). The fund will focus on u