An international initiative spearheaded by the Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. could soon see this country blanketed by cheap, high-speed Internet with the potential to change the way Canadians share information, make cellphone calls and watch TV.

As economic woes continue and consumers begin to receive sobering credit card bills from the holiday shopping season, Boost Mobile is redefining value for wireless consumers. On January 22, Boost Mobile will introduce a new prepaid plan offering unlimited anytime calling, text messaging, wireless Web and walkie-talkie services with a national calling area for $50 a month.