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    Run in Memory of Elgin Fraser

    I don't doubt most of you that are at least following the Cup Finals have heard the story about Elgin Fraser. "In the end, it was a hockey game Elgin-Alexander Fraser was not going to miss. Two weeks back, the three-year-old spent his last hours at home, nestled between family and friends on a...
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    Finally Sympatico is listed

    Over the last year and a few months people have asked over and over and over why is Sympatico not listed on http://www.canadianisp.com and over and over and over we've answered ISPs must register themselves. Well they did and if you want you can finally rate them on the site since they are now...
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    Plenty of choices for speedy Internet service

    Plenty of choices for speedy Internet service ELLEN ROSEMAN - The Toronto Star - Sunday October 12 For many people, choosing an Internet service provider boils down to this question: Do you want the telephone company or the cable TV company as your supplier? Bell Canada has more than a...
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    Maybe the petition against caps worked

    Right from the horses mouth. "Saying that Sympatico has "always been the leader in educating customers," Mr. Cole said that "we're always listening. This is an example where a group has said we need some more, and so we delivered." http://makeashorterlink.com/?X48325A62
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    Sympatico changing it's caps

    I have received a copy of this letter which was sent to Bell World Stores stating changes to how Sympatico uses their monthly caps. The caps are now going to be combined to one number for you to use upload or download as you so choose. "As of November 4th. Basic 2 GB total (upload and...
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    OK, what's up?

    There have not been any posts for days now (4 to be exact) and even then it's one or two posts each day. What's up?
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    Two Live Interviews on lawful Access Proposal

    Both Tomorrow and live (Wednesday Sept 4). First - Canada AM Television news program on CTV Approx 7:45 am EST. This was supposed to be a Panel discussion with myself and a rep from the Justice Dept, who had to back out last minute so now it's just me. Second - CHRQ radio in Calgary approx...
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    Ottawa Poised to become Big Brother

    By OLIVER MOORE Globe and Mail Update Ottawa's proposal to force companies that provide on-line access to let police spy on their customers' Web and e-mail activities has Internet-industry observers concerned. A 21-page paper prepared by the Department of Justice, the Solicitor-General and...
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    New Article on turning your ISP in to Spies

    New article with a few comments from me in it. http://www.itbusiness.ca/index.asp?theaction=61&lid=1&sid=49751
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    Proposal on "Lawful Access", turning your ISP in t

    I’ve been asked over the last day or so by a few people / organizations to put together my thoughts on the Government’s proposal on “Lawful Access” and have been asked to maybe take those thoughts to the Government. So I’m starting with my thoughts, a poll and a forum for your thoughts. Here...
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    Proposal on "Lawful Access", turning your ISP in t

    I’ve been asked over the last day or so by a few people / organizations to put together my thoughts on the Government’s proposal on “Lawful Access” and have been asked to maybe take those thoughts to the Government. So I’m starting with my thoughts, a poll and a forum for your thoughts. Here...
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    Most Requested feature now added to CanadianISP.com

    The most requested feature at http://www.canadianisp.com - The first and only website to allow consumers a one stop shop to find, rate, and compare any internet service provider (Dial-up, ISDN DSL, Cable, Satellite, Point to Point and Wireless) and their services anywhere in Canada. Is now...
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    World's first look at Nexland Pro 400 ADSL with Wireless

    Nexland Pro 400 ADSL with Wireless http://www.nexland.com Contents of the box 1 – Nexland Pro 400 ADSL 1 – 9V DC Adapter 1 - 6FT Ethernet cable 1 – Serial Cable 1 – PCMCIA Wireless Card for Router 1 – Quick Setup Guide 1 – Brochure 1- User Manual 1 – Companion CD 1 - Plastic shelf for top of...
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    Review: AlphaShield Internet Security Device

    AlphaShield – Internet Protection Hardware http://www.alphashield.com Contents of the box 1 – AlphaShield 1 - 9V DC Adapter 1 - 6FT Ethernet cable 1 – Quick installation card 1 - Manual 1 - Plastic shelf for top of router (Presumably to stack a hub etc) Ports 1 PC Port (RJ45 Ethernet) – Used...
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    Bell's Second quarter DSL results not so optomistic.

    This Quarter (Quarter 2, 2002) "The overall DSL subscriber base grew by 43,000 to 909,000 up 5% over Q1, 2002. Of the 43,000 net additions 24,000 related to consumer DSL services, 11,000 business and 8,000 wholesale" (Quarter 1 2002) "The overall DSL subscriber base grew to 866,000 this...
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    Updates to CanadianISP.com

    ISPs can now add 250 character 'Blurb' that will appear in their detailed listing, just below their company name and highlighted in yellow. This can be a coupon, special pricing or promotional info (up to 250 characters). A freeform text entry for promotions / more information was one of our...
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    New interview about Sympatico and Rogers limits

    CFRB Toronto am 1010 Talk Radio. You can listen live at http://www.cfrb.com/ The interview will run at 8:40am this Saturday July 13th. It's a quick interview about Sympatico / Rogers download limits as well as Rogers cutting the speed in half from 3mbps to 1.5 mbps.
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    Rogers quietly slows downloads

    7/4/2002 5:00:00 PM - Heavy usage hampered Internet service, company says by Paul Fruitman If it seems like it takes longer to download those movie and mp3 files these days, it might be because it does. Users of Rogers Communications Inc.'s Hi-Speed Internet can now download at a maximum...
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    Live Interview against caps

    1290 AM Radio http://www.cjbk.com/ based out of London, Ontario. Thursday July 4th approx 10:15 am for 30 minutes. The topic, monthly transfer caps via Bell Sympatico and Rogers on Residential broadband accounts.
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    Net users Demand Choice

    By JACK KAPICA Globe and Mail Update If the success of a new Web site is anything to go by, Canadians want a greater choice in who supplies them with their Internet connections. http://www.CanadianISP.com, created less than three weeks ago, is a listing of Internet service providers (ISPs) by...