CTS 2010: We'll all fall behind without access to broadband

By Alan Breznick

TORONTO--The coming wave of next-generation broadband networks need to be faster, more personalized, and more available to Canadian consumers and businesses of all stripes.Speaking at the Canadian Telecom Summit here on Monday, senior executives from six smaller service providers said the next-gen networks must meet market demands for higher speeds, more symmetrical bandwidth, more competition, and greater choice of access providers. They also called for steady, consistent regulatory policies to encourage substantial private investment in upgraded networks. Bryan Boyd, president and CEO of TeraGo Networks, stressed that high-speed broadband service must be extended to all sections of the country, especially...