Major projects? Not without telecom
Canada is entering a new era of nation-building, and governments are rightly focused on large, transformative projects that will reshape our economy and strengthen our place in the world. But one thing is being overlooked: none of these projects can succeed without world-class telecommunications networks.
Enabling Canada’s Economic Independence and Global Competitiveness Through Telecommunications
Canada’s telecommunications sector is more than just cell towers and internet wiring; it is a powerful engine that drives our nation’s economy and digital future. A new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), commissioned by the Canadian Telecommunications Association, reveals just how vital the telecom industry is – not only for keeping Canadians connected, but for driving national productivity, economic independence, and global competitiveness.
Celebrating 40 years of mobile wireless in Canada
40 years ago, the first commercial cell phone services launched in Canada in summer 1985. In the years since, mobile wireless service has gone from what many considered an expensive novelty to something that has profoundly reshaped our daily lives.
Be Prepared. Stay Connected.
Extreme weather events such as hurricanes, wildfires, and snow and ice storms are becoming more commonplace, endangering Canadians, damaging property, and posing a risk to critical infrastructure, including telecommunications networks. The Canadian Telecommunications Association has launched the website at telecomprepare.ca to share tips and best practices that can help Canadians maintain connectivity during power outages and other service-impacting events.
Let’s fight fraud together
Fraudsters’ methods are constantly evolving and often rely on manipulation and technology to steal personal and financial information from targeted consumers. Understanding these tactics is the first step in protecting yourself from falling victim to scams and fraud.
Reality Check: Canada’s Telecom Sector Delivering High Customer Satisfaction and Lower Prices
Canada’s telecom sector is delivering strong customer satisfaction and affordable prices.
Perception of Wireless Cost and Plans
Canadians who switched their wireless plans in the last twelve months are benefiting from lower wireless prices and additional services and features, a new survey shows. Among those who switched, 63% said they were paying less while getting more or the same services under their new wireless plan than their previous one. An additional 17% said they were paying the same for additional services and features that weren’t a part of their previous plan.
Connecting Canadians
The Canadian Telecommunications Association represents organizations that invest in, build, maintain, and operate Canada’s world-class telecommunication networks. By working with members, government, regulators, and other stakeholders, we advocate for policies that will ensure Canada remains a global leader in telecommunications and that all Canadians benefit from Canada’s world-class networks and services.
Canada’s future depends on connectivity
Connectivity is key to enabling Canada’s economic growth and improving Canadians’ social well-being. It allows businesses to become more productive while reducing their environmental footprint, assists governments in delivering critical services, and connects Canadians with friends and loved ones no matter where they live. The Canadian Telecommunications Association is dedicated to building a better future for Canadians through connectivity. Learn more about our priorities.
Telecommunications in Canada
Industry impact
Canada’s telecommunication industry is a key contributor to Canada’s economic growth and social development.
$87+
billion
direct GDP contributions (2024)
661+
thousand
jobs supported (2024)
99.5
percent
Canadians with LTE mobile coverage (2023)
#1
among G20 countries
for mobile network quality
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Programs
Programs that make a difference
Learn about our programs that support accessibility, charitable giving, consumer protection and more.
Search tool that lets Canadians input an IMEI number to determine if a mobile device has been reported lost or stolen, which would make it unusable on Canadian wireless operator networks.
Service that allows those who are Deaf, deafened, Hard-of Hearing and speech impaired to converse with emergency call centres via text message.
Provides information on the administration and use of Common Short Codes to facilitate interactions between users, brands, retailers, government and other organizations via text messaging.
A foundation that enables charitable donations via text message and helps connect Canadian mobile users with the causes they care most about.
