TMCnet News
CRTC seeks the participation of Canadians to test home broadband Internet speedsOTTAWA and GATINEAU, QC, May 9, 2019 /CNW/ - The CRTC and participating Internet service providers (ISPs) are seeking participants for the Measuring Broadband Canada project, which tests the speeds of home wireline broadband Internet services. Participants will receive a device, called a "Whitebox," that they will connect directly to their modem or router. The Whitebox will periodically measure broadband performance, testing a number of parameters, including download and upload speeds. The measurement tests will run when users are not actively using their Internet connection. The results will give Canadians, the CRTC and ISPs a better understanding of whether consumers of broadband services from participating ISPs are getting the advertised speeds they expect. Moreover, it will provide additional insight into network performance, including actual connection speeds. Using these results as a baseline, the CRTC will publish a comprehensive report highlighting the findings. Canadians who wish to participate can apply by completing an online form. Quote "The data collected through this project will help consumers see whether they are getting the Internet speeds that were advertised by Internet Service Providers and will also help the CRTC to better understand the performance of connection speeds in Canada. We encourage those who are interested to fill out the online form today." - Scott Hutton, CRTC Chief, Consumer, Research and Communications Quick facts
Broadband Measurement Project Follow us on Twitter: @CRTCeng Ask a question or make a complaint
SOURCE Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission |