Those in remote communities struggle with connectivity issues due to having to rely on satellites to go online. Big tech companies can help them. Tatiana Syrikova/Pexels February 18, 2021 Tech giants need to step up to help close Canada’s digital divide Catherine Rosenberg, University of Waterloo and Andrew Lappalainen, University of Waterloo It’s time to create a special remote status for communities that struggle with connectivity challenges and lack access to high-speed internet.