Have you ever found that your internet speed doesn't live up to your expectations?
Bill C-288, proposed by Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa Member of Parliament Dan Mazier is looking to clear things up when it comes to seemingly falsely advertised internet speeds.
"Right now, internet providers can sell you an 'up-to' speed, like 10 and 50, 10 upload, and 50 download. That's kind of the Canadian standard right now. But there's wording right in the advertising. They say 'up-to' and those speeds are for when it works for the services provider, not for when it works for you the user."
This Private member bill has seen near unanimous support as it progressed through the House of Commons, and it currently is waiting for a third reading in the Senate.
Mazer's goal is to bring this bill to royal ascent soon.
"Ideally, keeping my fingers crossed and all that, hopefully May or June before we rise for the summer. That is my hope for it."
Mazier also hopes that bringing this transparency will keep Service providers accountable, and potentially reduce rates for internet users across Canada.
To learn more about this bill, and the progress its made, visit the Parliament of Canada Website.
