Free library services vital for new immigrants - LIANZA

Thursday, 1 November, 2012, Voxy.co.nz
Public libraries are vital for helping immigrants find jobs and settle in New Zealand says the President of the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) Heather Lamond.

... Ms Lamond said whilst many public libraries were able to provide free internet access through the Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa (APNK), a number still had to charge for internet use.

"If this bill was passed it would bring us into line with other countries such as the UK, Canada and Australia, who have laws protecting free library services. This is our chance to give all New Zealanders the opportunity to further themselves and participate in our democracy." continue reading On the same shelf:

Newcomers to Canada: If you are a newcomer to Canada, this inspiring session is for you! @ Surrey Libraries

Internet metering in Canada: Media Monitoring

Latest update: Usage Billing For Internet is Over
CRTC chairman Konrad von Finckenstein said the introduction of the usage-based billing for smaller ISPs customer will be delayed by the regulator for 60 days. The file will also be reviewed.

Best story, so far:

Geist: The real reason we pay so much for Internet, Toronto Star, Published On Sun Feb 06 2011:

Extract (see the image on right):

While addressing the CRTC decision is a good start, Canadians will be disappointed — some even surprised — to learn that Internet “metering” is already almost uniformly in place. The “caps” are the existing and common provider limits on usage, above which you are billed extra. They are unlikely to disappear anytime soon, what ever the CRTC decides after its review.

More images of Internet Usage Meters @ Google

Why not a metered Internet? The Globe and Mail

Seeing red over metered Internet, National Post

Stop The Meter On Your Internet Use, By Spectre

Fired up? Start a twitter petition, Vancouver Observer

Bell Canada: doing the Netflix hoki poki, p2pnet

CRTC reversal may not improve internet service, February 3, 2011 By Peja Bulatovic, CBC News