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Canadian Independent ISPs - another one bites the dust

One topic I've been meaning to write about for some time now is the increasing number of independent ISPs who have been acquired by incumbents. As we start 2023, I was saddened to learn today that another Canadian independent ISP, start.ca [https://start.ca] has been acquired by Telus [https://mobi

Flanker brands are killing independent ISPs

Recently a relative of mine moved and needed internet access.  Having not shopped for residential internet service in a long time, I was shocked to see that Virgin, the Bell "flaker brand" was selling 50/10 VDSL service for $40/month with no install fees and a Wifi-enabled DSL modem included.  Yes,