With the recent closure of an RFP, six proposals are now being examined — with WiMax being the most likely solution. The goal, according to government planners, is to make Nova Scotia “the most connected area in all of North America.”
Telecommuting leads to a significant reduction in carbon emissions even when increased home-based carbon emissions are taken into account.
NEXT time you are on holidays, take a closer look at the fellow sitting near you by the pool. If there is a mobile phone or laptop next to the sunscreen and cocktail, he may be a member of that new species of worker – the “teletourist”.
The Inukshuk network is a Canada-wide broadband service that uses WiMAX technology. The advantage of WiMAX is its ability to send data wirelessly over long distances, meaning better and faster Internet access to rural and remote parts of the country. WiMAX is currently offered in 124 Canadian cities and is still expanding. Bell’s WiMAX service starts at $65/month, and Rogers is also offering WiMAX starting at $49.95 per month, not including installation and modem rental fees.