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Out-of-this-world rural internet speeds still a long way off

from Manitoba Co-operator

Out-of-this-world rural internet speeds still a long way off Manitoba Co-operator SpaceX is shooting for the moon with the promise of reliable high-speed internet for rural Canadians — but farmers might want to keep their expectations a little more grounded, at least for now. Last month, the space exploration company owned by Elon Musk (of PayPal and Tesla fame applied for several Basic International Telecommunications Service licences — the first step toward providing Starlink satellite internet in Canada. This service will target areas where “access has been unreliable, expensive, or completely unavailable,” the company said on its website. READ MORE

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