TORONTO — Distributel Communications says it plans to substantially increase home Internet speeds for the majority of its customers at no extra cost, as a result of the CRTC’s recent decision to lower wholesale broadband rates.
In a news release Tuesday, Distributel said the CRTC’s decision in August will allow the company to launch competitive new retail pricing for bundled and stand-alone products and services. In addition, Distributel said the CRTC decision directly benefits Canadian consumers and opens the door for the industry to invest, innovate and offer enhanced services at fair prices.
“Distributel is excited to offer Canadian consumers across the country greater value and increased Internet speeds,” said Matt Stein, CEO of Distributel Communications, in the news release. “We are moving quickly to pass along the benefits of the CRTC’s ruling to our customers because it’s the right thing to do.”
At the same time, Distributel said it is reaffirming its commitment to rural communities across the country by working to ensure more Canadians have equal access to the many benefits of high-speed Internet. Having already bridged the digital divide for six communities in Northern Quebec with speeds of up to 1Gbps, Distributel is moving forward immediately to offer services in four additional communities across the region: Chibougamau, Chapais, Matagami, and Lebel-sur-Quévillon.
“We are continuing to invest, innovate and enhance our services to reward existing customers and win new ones,” Stein said. “As a company, we are extremely proud to be doing our part to provide Canadians in rural and remote areas with the access to broadband Internet, next-generation TV, and home phone services at the affordable prices they deserve.”
