[Advisors] Update / Speedtest / Contacts?
Brian Beaton
brian.beaton at knet.ca
Tue May 5 10:44:24 PDT 2015
Good afternoon ... Attached is an email from Fenwick Mckelvey
(fenwick.mckelvey at concordia.ca) with the press release from CIRA concerning
the new online speed test tool his team created to document the reality
Canadians are experiencing in their work with the telecommunication
corporations across the country.
I hope EVERYONE will distribute this information to their networks across
the country using every means possible (staff, community contacts, social
media, twitter, etc). With the new CRTC hearing on the Basic Service
Objectives, the information obtained using this speedtest tool will assist
every group to better present their case to the CRTC commissioners.
Thanks in advance for your help in getting this information out to everyone
across the country!
Woliwon
Brian Beaton
Researcher, First Nations Innovation Project Doctoral Candidate, Faculty of
Education, Critical Studies, University of New Brunswick Research Associate,
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Research Institute Settler ally of Indigenous
peoples and future generations Contact Details:
Snail Mail: Box 104, Station A, Unceded Wolastoqey Traditional Lands,
Fredericton, NB, E3B 4Y2
T: 506-261-1344
E: brian.beaton at unb.ca
Associated Websites:
First Mile Connectivity Consortium (FMCC) and First Mile Initiative -
Sharing First Nation ICT stories and innovations - http://firstmile.ca
University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Education, Graduate Studies and
Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Institute - http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/education and
http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/education/mmi
First Nations Innovation - Researching and Publishing First Nation ICT
innovations - http://fn-innovation-pn.com and http://fni.firstnation.ca KO
Tribal Council - http://knet.ca and KORI - http://research.knet.ca
e-Community - Bringing People Together with ICT innovations -
http://e-community.knet.ca
-----Original Message-----
From: Fenwick Mckelvey [mailto:fenwick.mckelvey at concordia.ca]
Sent: May-05-15 8:59 AM
To: brian.beaton at knet.ca; 'Susan O'Donnell'
Subject: Re: Update / Speedtest / Contacts?
Hi Brian & Susan,
Below is a copy of the press release for the new .CA Internet Performance
Test (IPT). I'd really like to see tests come from across Canada, so please
share with both the FMCC and FNI. Also, if anyone has feedback, please send
it my way.
The link to the tool is: http://cira.ca/performance
Thanks again.
Best,
Fenwick
.CA team calls on Canadians to test their Internet connections with new .CA
Internet Performance Test
Simple web application can test Internet performance in minutes,
contributing to a better Canadian Internet
Ottawa, ON - May 5, 2015 - The Canadian Internet Registration Authority
(CIRA) today announced the general availability of the new .CA Internet
Performance Test. Through a simple web application, Canadians can evaluate
the download and upload speeds of their Internet connections.
The test results allow researchers to access critical information about
Canada's Internet.
Key facts
The .CA Internet Performance Test is designed to show users their speed
and performance in real network conditions, including network congestion and
complex global data routes. Many other tests compensate for these realities,
showing only the best-case scenario for a given connection. Results are
mapped using postal code data, allowing users to understand how their
connection performs next to that of their neighbours.
The test is made up of test servers located throughout Canada at various
Internet exchange points. These exchange points are critical hubs for the
Canadian Internet and important for the efficient and fast transfer of data
securely within Canada's borders. Currently located in Toronto, Montreal and
Calgary, these servers run the M-LAB platform, a research-based ecosystem
for the open, verifiable measurement of global network performance.
As each user performs a test, data is anonymously collected and
aggregated into a large dataset that spans Canada. Researchers will be able
to understand the capabilities of Canada's Internet infrastructure and
Canadians will be able to compare their connection speeds with others. This
is important information that researchers can use to assess the digital
divide in Canada and investigate linkages between demography, geography,
economics, and Internet performance.
The .CA Internet Performance Test is one part of how the Canadian
Internet Registration Authority, the organization that manages the .CA
domain, is working to advance the Internet in Canada. The test will provide
consumers, Internet service providers, network administrators, and
regulators with important information about how the Internet in Canada
performs, and details that can help improve the Internet experience.
Executive quotes
"Internet speed and performance is a critical component of Canada's national
competitiveness. This test will help Canadian families ensure they are
getting the speed they expect, help IT managers ensure their connections are
properly configured, and help policy makers and researchers understand new
emerging digital divides."
- Jacques Latour, chief technology officer at the Canadian Internet
Registration Authority.
"The .CA test is a first for Canada. It is a nationwide, homegrown test to
study the Internet by asking those who know the most about it: the Canadian
public. The test relies on people across Canada to help better understand
the Internet. Canadians contribute to our public knowledge about the
Internet while learning about their home connection; they are both
participants and beneficiaries of this project. I have been involved with
this project since day one and am excited about what the .CA test can
achieve in terms of research and policy development."
- Fenwick McKelvey, assistant professor at Concordia University
Additional resources
For more information on the M-LAB research collaboration, visit the
project's website.
Additional technical specifications for the .CA Internet Performance
Test are available on cira.ca.
Watch the short introduction video: .CA Internet Performance Test
About CIRA and .CA
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) manages the .CA
top-level domain on behalf of all Canadians. A Member-driven organization,
CIRA also develops and implements policies that support Canada's Internet
community, and represents the .CA registry internationally.
For more information or interview requests
Ryan Saxby Hill
Communications manager, CIRA
ryan.hill at cira.ca
613-316-2397
On 15-05-04 04:23 PM, Brian Beaton wrote:
> Looking forward to seeing everyone .
>
>
>
> Woliwon
>
>
>
> Brian Beaton
>
> Researcher, First Nations Innovation Project
>
> Doctoral Candidate, Faculty of Education, Critical Studies, University
> of New Brunswick
>
> Research Associate, Keewaytinook Okimakanak Research Institute
>
> Settler ally of Indigenous peoples and future generations
>
> *Contact Details*:
>
> *Snail Mail*: Box 104, Station A, Unceded WolastoqeyTraditional Lands,
> Fredericton, NB, E3B 4Y2
>
> *T*: 506-261-1344
>
> *E*: brian.beaton at unb.ca <mailto:brian.beaton at unb.ca>
>
> Associated *Websites*:
>
> First Mile Connectivity Consortium (FMCC) and First Mile Initiative -
> Sharing First Nation ICT stories and innovations - http://firstmile.ca
> <http://firstmile.ca/>
>
> University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Education, Graduate Studies
> and
> Mi'kmaq-WolastoqeyInstitute- http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/education
> and http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/education/mmi
>
> First Nations Innovation - Researching and Publishing First Nation ICT
> innovations - http://fn-innovation-pn.com
> <http://fn-innovation-pn.com/> and http://fni.firstnation.ca
> <http://fni.firstnation.ca/>
>
> KO Tribal Council - http://knet.ca <http://knet.ca/> and KORI -
> http://research.knet.ca <http://research.knet.ca/>
>
> e-Community - Bringing People Together with ICT innovations -
> http://e-community.knet.ca <http://e-community.knet.ca/>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:*Fenwick Mckelvey [mailto:fenwick.mckelvey at concordia.ca]
> *Sent:* May-04-15 3:20 PM
> *To:* Susan O'Donnell
> *Cc:* Brian Beaton; Fenwick Mckelvey
> *Subject:* Re: Update / Speedtest / Contacts?
>
>
>
> Hi,
> The whole family will be at Congress. Brian, my partner Jill will be
> at ANSER too.
>
> Once I get the CCA schedule, can we meet for a lunch or afternoon drink?
> We haven't totally figured out our schedule but it would be great to
> meet up.
>
> Best,
> Fen
>
> On 4 May 2015 12:37 pm, Susan O'Donnell <susanodo at unb.ca
> <mailto:susanodo at unb.ca>> wrote:
>
> Hi Fenwick and Brian,
>
>
>
> Good to hear your update Fen. Both Brian and I will be at the Congress.
> We have several sessions at the CSA at the start of the week and Brian
> has presentations at several other associations, including ANSER that
> is the same time as the CCA. I'm waiting to see the CCA program but am
> hoping to get to some CCA sessions.
>
>
>
> When will you be at Congress? It might be a good idea to set a time to
> meet up.
>
> Susan
>
>
>
> Susan O'Donnell, PhD
> Researcher and Adjunct Professor
> Department of Sociology
> University of New Brunswick
> 1-506-444-0374
> First Nations Innovation (FNI) research: http://fn-innovation-pn.com
> FNI publications: http://fni.firstnation.ca
> <http://fni.firstnation.ca> My site: http://susanodo.wordpress.com
> <http://susanodo.wordpress.com>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> --
>
> *From:*Brian Beaton <brian.beaton at knet.ca
> <mailto:brian.beaton at knet.ca>>
> *Sent:* Monday, May 4, 2015 1:25 PM
> *To:* 'Fenwick Mckelvey'; Susan O'Donnell;
> Susan.O'Donnell at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
> *Subject:* RE: Update / Speedtest / Contacts?
>
>
>
> Very cool Fenwick . thanks for the update . Tim Whiteduck works with us.
> He is at the First Nations Education Council office in Wendake, by
> Quebec City . Tim TW. Whiteduck (TWhiteduck at cepn-fnec.com
> <mailto:TWhiteduck at cepn-fnec.com>) . http://cepn-fnec.com . Let me
> know if you would like an introduction .
>
>
>
> Would it be ok to share this information with Rob and our team at FNI
> (First Nations Innovation research project) and FMCC (First Mile
> Connectivity Consortium) to see what they think . check out the new
> http://firstmile.ca site for our updates.
>
>
>
> I ran the speed test from http://www.measurementlab.net/tools/ndt
> since the CIRA site is still offline and got the following message
> with all its unknown letters (NDT, M-Lab, RTT, .
>
>
>
> NDT test run towards M-Lab server
>
> ndt.iupui.mlab1.yul01.measurement-lab.org
>
>
>
> RTT between client and M-Lab server
>
> 35 ms
>
>
>
> DOWNLOAD SPEED
>
> 12.9 Mbps
>
>
>
> UPLOAD SPEED
>
> 3.3 Mbps
>
>
>
> There were some errors during the test:
>
> Error parsing web100 var. varName: CWND-Limited; varValue: -nan
>
>
>
> Would love to see you cottage . we are travelling to northern Ontario
> in August for my youngest daughter's wedding and some time with the
> grandkids . hopefully there is a time when we can get together .
>
>
>
> Woliwon
>
>
>
> Brian Beaton
>
> Researcher, First Nations Innovation Project
>
> Doctoral Candidate, Faculty of Education, Critical Studies, University
> of New Brunswick
>
> Research Associate, Keewaytinook Okimakanak Research Institute
>
> Settler ally of Indigenous peoples and future generations
>
> *Contact Details*:
>
> *Snail Mail*: Box 104, Station A, Unceded Wolastoqey Traditional
> Lands, Fredericton, NB, E3B 4Y2
>
> *T*: 506-261-1344
>
> *E*: brian.beaton at unb.ca <mailto:brian.beaton at unb.ca>
>
> Associated *Websites*:
>
> First Mile Connectivity Consortium (FMCC) and First Mile Initiative -
> Sharing First Nation ICT stories and innovations - http://firstmile.ca
> <http://firstmile.ca/>
>
> University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Education, Graduate Studies
> and Mi'kmaq-WolastoqeyInstitute -
> http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/education
> and http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/education/mmi
>
> First Nations Innovation - Researching and Publishing First Nation ICT
> innovations - http://fn-innovation-pn.com
> <http://fn-innovation-pn.com/> and http://fni.firstnation.ca
> <http://fni.firstnation.ca/>
>
> KO Tribal Council - http://knet.ca <http://knet.ca/> and KORI -
> http://research.knet.ca <http://research.knet.ca/>
>
> e-Community - Bringing People Together with ICT innovations -
> http://e-community.knet.ca <http://e-community.knet.ca/>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:*Fenwick Mckelvey [mailto:fenwick.mckelvey at concordia.ca]
> *Sent:* May-04-15 10:29 AM
> *To:* susanodo at unb.ca <mailto:susanodo at unb.ca>;
> Susan.O'Donnell at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca; brian.beaton at knet.ca
> <mailto:brian.beaton at knet.ca>
> *Subject:* Update / Speedtest / Contacts?
>
>
>
> Hi Susan & Brian,
> Its been a while, but I have just finished the term and life is
> getting a little back to normal. I'm writing because I am hoping I
> could get your help on a few matters.
>
> 1) So as I've mentioned before, I have been working with CIRA to
> create an Interne Measurement tool for Canada. Its launching tomorrow,
> but you can see the website at http://cira.ca/performance. The tool is
> open source, collecting data and runs on the very collaborative M-Lab
> (http://www.measurementlab.net). I'm wondering if you both might have
> some suggestions about how to publicize the tool in remote or rural
> communities? I'd be great to see the tool adopted so we could get some
> more data about Internet underservice or success stories.
>
> The tool measures the connectivity between home users and major
> Canadian Internet exchange points in Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.
> These points should give an accurate representation about a user's
> connection to the public Internet. I can explain more if you have
> questions, but its urban-centric design has more to do with the state
> of the Canadian Internet than anything else.
>
> 2) Brian, a while ago, you mentioned you had some contacts with the
> Quebec First Nations networking group (I am blanking on the name).
> Would you send me an email? Over the summer, I'm hoping to reach out to
them.
> Its been on my ToDo for a while now.
>
> Will you be at CCA? If not, maybe if you're in New Brunswick in
> August, maybe I could invite you both to the cottage.
>
> Hope you're both well.
>
> Best,
> Fenwick
>
=
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