A Comprehensive Guide to Online Discounts for Canadian Citizens

The second phase of the Canadian government’s Connecting Families initiative, which seeks to provide affordable high-speed internet to seniors and low-income families across the country, is starting. The partnership with 14 internet service providers (ISPs) could have a significant impact on those most in need.

For as little as $20 per month, eligible households in Canada can now have access to high-speed internet. Learn more about the program specifics, participating providers, and qualifying criteria below.

Why Being Connected Matters

Whether it’s staying connected socially or professionally, managing finances or accessing culture – all this requires the Internet. However, many people with low incomes in Canada face barriers that prevent them from fully participating in digital life.

By making it easier for people to get online affordably through trustworthy providers all across Canada, Connecting Families aims at ensuring every Canadian has access to affordable internet services. The Government of Canada is taking steps towards making sure everyone can take part in the digital revolution by partnering with ISPs throughout the country.

Who Qualifies

There are certain criteria that need to be met by households wishing to take advantage of this initiative. In the beginning it was only open for families who were entitled for maximum Canada Child Benefit (CCB).

However under phase two seniors receiving maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) are also eligible. A letter containing an access code required for enrollment via secure online portal will be sent out by Government of Canada to households that qualify.

ISP Participation

The voluntary involvement of 14 different ISPs from around the nation could be one reason why Connecting Families is successful. Some examples include:

• Access Communications
• Bell Canada
• CCAP
• Cogeco
• Hay Communications
• Mornington
• Novus
• Rogers
• SaskTel
• Shaw
• Tbaytel
• TELUS
• Videotron
• Westman Communications Group Inc.

Each ISP supports this initiative through offering discounted high speed internet access at $20 per month.

Better Internet Features

Connecting Families 2.0 has brought impressive improvements to the program’s internet offerings. For only $20 per month participants can now get five to ten times faster speeds than before, and the monthly data cap has increased from 100 GB up to 200 GB.

At a discounted price of $20 per month, qualifying households will receive 200GB of data consumed each month at download speeds of 50 Mbps—or the fastest available in their area. Also equipment and installation fees are waived for programme participants, and Connecting Families 1.0’s $10 Internet subscription is still an option.

Rural Communities

It can be hard for people in rural areas to stay connected or access important online services due to lack of high speed internet availability. This is what motivated Connecting Families which focuses on ensuring affordable high-speed internet is accessible throughout rural Canada.

More connectivity also means that families can stay in touch with elderly relatives while accessing online education or healthcare resources becomes easier – particularly vital for remote regions. The Government of Canada remains committed to initiatives such as these as they work towards improving quality of life among Canadians living rurally; fostering growth & development across such regions nationwide.

Long-term Goals

The Connecting Families program intends to ensure that each Canadian has access to an internet connection with a minimum download speed of 50 Mbps and a minimum upload speed of 10 Mbps, as stated in Canada’s Connectivity Strategy.

According to the strategy, which sets high goals by aiming for 98% coverage in six years and complete coverage within nine years after that; this goal is ambitious. Even though it tries to achieve economic prosperity, Canada still wants to build competitive communities that are inclusive and resilient at all levels of government.

Keep Connected

Across Canada, especially among seniors or people living on low incomes, the second part of The Connecting Families initiative will likely be very impactful. To bridge the digital divide, the Canadian Government works with fourteen different Internet service providers who offer reliable connections at affordable rates.

With new eligibility requirements covering more households than ever before, enhanced services available under this scheme could change millions’ lives since they provide internet access starting from only twenty dollars per month; also its focus is on rural areas where there has been limited connectivity historically so far. Check online now if yourself or someone close qualifies!

Ethan Johnson

Editor-in-Chief • Industry Trends Writer

Ethan analyzes market shifts and predicts future developments in different industries to keep his audience well informed and ready.