Videotron provides smartphones with unlimited data to isolated youths and seniors

MONTREAL — Videotron announced Wednesday it is providing 1,000 smartphones with unlimited data plans to youth rehabilitation centres and long-term care facilities in Quebec to help alleviate the isolation experienced by youths and seniors housed at these centres during the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the government of Quebec, and will enable youths and seniors to stay in touch with their families and loved ones at a time when they are more isolated than ever, says the news release. The 500 devices being distributed to youth rehabilitation centres (CRJDAs) will also make it easier for...