As part of the second phase of the federal government’s Connecting Families initiative, SaskTel is offering subsidized high-speed internet to thousands of low-income seniors and families across Saskatchewan thanks to a federal initiative. The initiative, announced in 2018, aims to make internet services more affordable and accessible. “As Saskatchewan’s homegrown communications provider, we’re pleased to… Continue reading SaskTel Subsidizing High-Speed Internet for Low-Income Seniors and Families
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Sasktel InfiNET Fibre Optic Service Coming to Kindersley
The SaskTel infiNET fibre optic network replacement is an ambitious multi-year initiative that will replace the current copper-based network. Sasktel will be bringing fibre optic cable to homes across the province, providing residents with increased bandwidth ensuring the best of today’s entertainment and communication services are delivered seamlessly. Infrastructure will be put into place in… Continue reading Sasktel InfiNET Fibre Optic Service Coming to Kindersley
What Is an Internet Troll? (and How to Handle Trolls)
Source: Vann Vicente, HowToGeek.com, January 21, 2020 Internet trolls are people who want to provoke and upset others online for their own amusement. Here’s how to spot the signs that someone is a troll, and how to handle them. If you’ve been on the internet for any period of time, you’ve likely run into a… Continue reading What Is an Internet Troll? (and How to Handle Trolls)
SaskTel increases internet prices for 3 plans
Source: CBC News, July 9, 2019 150,000 people will be affected by the price changes SaskTel says about 150,000 people will be affected by a price increase in their internet plans on July 28. Three plans affected by the change are the “interNET 5,” the “interNET Extended 5” and the “infiNET 40.” The “interNET 5” and “interNET… Continue reading SaskTel increases internet prices for 3 plans
With no budget for rural internet, nobody’s made a plan, auditor general says
Source: The Canadian Press, November 20, 2018 AG says federal government should set a minimum standard for internet connectivity in Canada Canada’s auditor general says people who live in rural and remote parts of the country don’t have high-speed internet access because the federal government doesn’t want to pay for a plan to give it to… Continue reading With no budget for rural internet, nobody’s made a plan, auditor general says
Why Is My Internet So Slow?
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, February 13, 2018 There are many reasons your Internet connection might appear slow. It could be a problem with your modem or router, Wi-Fi signal, signal strength on your cable line, devices on your network saturating your bandwidth, or even a slow DNS server. These troubleshooting steps will help you pin… Continue reading Why Is My Internet So Slow?
SaskTel to upgrade 43 rural Sask. communities cell and Internet coverage
Source: Sarah Komadina, Global News, July 4, 2018 Over the next several months SaskTel will be working to speed up internet and cellular service in rural communities. Lang, Sask. isn’t a ‘dead zone’ but residents deal with spotty cell service and slow Internet. However, this won’t be the story for much longer. In a matter of… Continue reading SaskTel to upgrade 43 rural Sask. communities cell and Internet coverage
How to Set Up Whole-House Parental Controls with OpenDNS
Source: Justin Pot , HowToGeek.com, February 15, 2018 Your kids need internet access to do their homework, but that doesn’t mean you’re comfortable with them accessing everything online. There’s no technological substitute for proper adult supervision, but a free service called OpenDNS Family Shield makes it easy for parents to all block adult content with one simple tweak. Read full… Continue reading How to Set Up Whole-House Parental Controls with OpenDNS
Unregulated 'internet of things' industry puts us all at risk, security experts say
By Sheena Goodyear, CBC News, October 26, 2016 Massive DDoS attacks that exploited internet-connected devices spark calls for better industry standards Last Friday’s massive cyberattacks should serve as a “wake-up call” and a warning to consumers that smart devices designed to make our lives more convenient are also making us unsafe, security analysts warn. We’re at the… Continue reading Unregulated 'internet of things' industry puts us all at risk, security experts say
Major cyberattack knocks Twitter, Reddit, Spotify offline on U.S. East Coast
By Thomson Reuters, October 21, 2016 But web provider says its services have been restored to normal as of 9:35 a.m. ET Some major internet companies suffered service disruptions on Friday due to what internet infrastructure provider Dyn said was a cyber attack that affected some sites, mainly for users on the U.S. East Coast.… Continue reading Major cyberattack knocks Twitter, Reddit, Spotify offline on U.S. East Coast