Broadband Mapping and Data
Ookla Reports Improved Cable Speeds in North America
Upload speeds have increased by 11 times for cable companies like Spectrum in high-split cities
AI
A Timeline of Developments in AI Safety Since the Attack on Hugging Face
The incidents have highlighted the vulnerabilities in AI security and raised questions over how AI can be safely kept under human control
Tribal
A First Nation Community in Canada is Using a Data Center to Preserve Its Heritage
The rural Ontario tribal community installed a small data center as it modernized its record-keeping systems
AI
Meta Plans Billions for First AI Data Center in Canada, Largest Outside the U.S.
The facility will be built in Sturgeon County, Alberta, and powered by a natural gas-fired plant.
Streaming
World Cup Streamers See Surge in Connectivity Issues
Ookla reports a large number of viewers tuning into the tournament have caused outages.
Streaming
Canadian Government Backs Off ‘Netflix Tax’
The Canadian government is investing hundreds of millions in Canadian streaming and shelving the tax.
CRTC
Trump Diplomat Denounces Canada’s ‘Netflix Tax’
CRTC’s new 15% streaming obligation draws accusations of discrimination against American companies.
Streaming
MPA Pushes Back Against Canada's Changes to the Online Streaming Act
The association says the new rules discriminate against American companies.
LEO
Ookla: Once ‘Science Fiction,’ Satellite-to-Mobile Phone Technology is Quietly Emerging
Ookla’s latest report reveals 24.5% space satellite growth between July 2025 and March 2026.
Infrastructure
North America Ranks Among World’s Most Expensive Regions for Broadband
U.S. broadband costs remain high compared to similar Western economies.
Mobile Networks
World Cup 2026 to Test Mobile Networks Across North America
Connectivity will vary widely by country, carrier, and roaming agreements during the tournament.
Starlink
Ontario Won’t Reveal the Amount It Needs to Pay Starlink to Cancel Deal
Province says settlement with SpaceX is less than the $100 million contract
Internet
Roth Says U.S. Must Lead Global Network Standards to Protect Speech
Commerce official warns foreign regulations and infrastructure battles threaten free expression
Canada
Lawmakers Warn Digital Trade Rules Will Shape U.S. AI Leadership
Lawmakers targeted foreign digital services taxes, data localization mandates, and weakened patent enforcement
SpaceX
Bid Aims to Expand L-Band Into Direct-to-Device Connectivity
The plan repurposes more than 40 megahertz for low-Earth orbit broadband.
SpaceX
Starlink Fallout Delays Ontario’s Universal Internet Target
Ontario delayed its broadband goal to 2028 amid U.S. trade tensions and construction setbacks.
