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Governments of Ontario and Canada invest millions to bring high-speed internet to 1,191 homes

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The governments of Canada and Ontario will invest more than $6 million to connect hundreds of rural households with high-speed internet.

Internet service provider Execulink Telecom is in charge of the project. $2.7 million will go towards connecting 474 households in the communities of Strathallan, Innerkip, Braemar and Hickson.

$3.6 million will go towards bringing high-speed internet to 717 households in the communities of Beachville, Brownsville, Culloden, Mount Elgin, Salford, Sweaburg, Delmer, Foldens, and Ostrander.

This is part of the two governments’ July 2021 commitment to support projects delivering high-speed internet to 280,000 rural and remote households across Ontario.

“The government has a comprehensive plan to help connect every Ontarian with access to reliable high-speed internet by the end of 2025. No one will be left behind,” Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, said.

“By working together with our federal partners and internet service providers, we are expanding access to high-speed internet to more communities across the province, so everyone can access critical health services, learn, work, start a business, and connect with their loved ones–all online.”

The Government of Ontario is funding the project through Improving Connectivity for Ontario. The Government of Canada is supporting the project through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF). A map of all projects funded through the UBF is available here.

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Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

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Canada, Newfoundland governments invest millions to connect Labrador households

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The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investing $22 million to bring high-speed internet to rural communities in Labrador.

Project funding is allocated to the Nunatsiavut Government to benefit 1,000 households in the communities of Rigolet, Postville, Makkovik, Nain, Hopedale and Natuashish. Bell is building the network.

“Secure internet connection has been a barrier in many aspects of life for those living in the five Inuit communities of Nunatsiavut,” Anthony Andersen, Minister of Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology for the Nunatsiavut Government, said.

“This initiative will be a step towards bridging those gaps and ensuring that Labrador Inuit have adequate access to opportunities for employment, health care and online learning.”

The two governments previously announced a $136 million investment in February. The project will bring high-speed internet to multiple communities, including Red Bay, Cape Broyle, and Humber Valley.

The announcements are part of the Government of Canada’s plan to connect 98 percent of Canadians with high-speed internet by 2026.

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Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 

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EH!tel constructing network to bring high-speed internet to Waterloo communities

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EH!tel Networks is fresh into a project that will bring high-speed internet to communities in the Region of Waterloo.

SWIFT awarded the network the project contract in 2020 to bring high-speed internet services to residents living in rural communities between Weissenburg and Maryhill.

Construction began in January and will be complete by June.

“EH!tel is proud to partner with SWIFT to connect underserved communities in the Region of Waterloo,” Antonius Peeters, CEO of EH!tel Networks, said. “The project will lead to new partnerships, stimulate economic growth, create employment, and keep families connected.”

Coverage will be available across Crowsfoot Road, Durant Road, Beitz Road, Maryhill Road, St. Charles Street East and Pine Creek Road once the project is complete.

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Source: SWIFT

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Governments of Canada and B.C will jointly fund high-speed internet projects in the province

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The Governments of Canada and British Columbia are working to close the province’s digital divide with an $830 million investment.

The funds will go towards projects improving high-speed internet access in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities throughout the province.

Each level of government is investing $415 million. The initiative will help the federal government reach its target of connecting 98 percent of Canadians with high-speed internet by 2026 and 100 percent by 2030.

With funding from the B.C. government, the province’s target is to reach 100 percent by 2027. The agreement will provide 115,000 underserved communities in the province with high-speed internet.

“We know how important connectivity is to every British Columbian to support our growing economy and ensure we are putting people first,” Lisa Beare, the province’s Minister of Citizens Services, said in a statement. “That’s why, with the launch of our new program, Connecting Communities BC, we’re committing to accelerate the target in our province to close the digital divide and connect all of B.C. by 2027.”

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Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

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Northwestel says removing floor tests on internet services a must to fight Starlink

Northwestel has taken part in several interventions to fight off the imminent competition of Starlink.

The telecom company serving Canada’s North first filed a request with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to remove floor tests on its high-speed internet service months ago.

If Northwestel wants to lower its internet rates, it must get prior approval from governing bodies like the CRTC.

Starlink is to launch its services later this year. According to Cartt, the company is currently selling internet access subscriptions in the same markets as Northwestel.

In its latest response on the matter, Northwestel answered concerns from interveners who said the proposal could harm competition that would increase internet presence in the North. It could also impact competitors using Northwestel to provide their services.

Northwestel said that’s not the case, as competitors won’t be restricted when purchasing wholesale services.

“Competitors can also purchase, and resell, our tariffed retail internet services, and that at the same reduced rates we aim to implement to our residential customers under our proposal.”

Cartt notes a decision from the CRTC could be the next step in the process unless additional information is requested.

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Source: Cartt.ca

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Federal government invests millions to connect rural Newfoundland and Labrador residents with faster internet

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The Government of Canada allocated $136 million to connect the remaining rural households of Newfoundland and Labrador with high-speed internet.

The government announced earlier this month funding from the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), a federal initiative that supports internet projects across the country, will help bring high-speed internet to 528 homes in North West River and the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation.

On February 21st, Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced the $136 million investment would benefit various communities, including Red Bay, Cape Broyle, Humber Valley.

$116 million of this funding comes from the UBF, and $20 million is coming from the government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

“An investment in broadband is an investment in communities. It spurs economic growth and improves access to a range of services, from health care to educational opportunities,” Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, said in a statement. “In my travels around the province, the need for reliable broadband is often raised by residents and community leaders–and our government has been committed to addressing it.”

Check out a map highlighting all of Canada’s UBF projects here.

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Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

 

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Government of Canada invests $6.6 million for high-speed internet in rural Saskatchewan

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Thousands of households in rural Saskatchewan will soon receive access to high-speed internet.

The Government of Canada is investing nearly $6.6 million towards 10 projects that will impact 2,500 households.

FlexNetworks is allocated $2.4 million and will bring the project to the communities of Neuhorst, Bradwell, Shields, Thode, Neuanlage and rural communities near the village of Clavet.

$1.29 million is going towards Prairie Crocus Rural Internet, benefiting the communities of Water Park Estates, Eagle Ridge Country Estates, Aberdeen and Shields.

Access Communications Cooperative Limited will receive $528,909 towards a project that will help the residents of Macklin and Shaunavon. Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation receives $458,271, and Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation receives $1.9 million.

“This $6.6 million in federal funding to improve high-speed internet will mean faster, more reliable, and efficient internet service for Saskatchewan residents,” Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, said in a statement. “Whether it’s students in online classes, virtual meetings from the kitchen table, or streaming our favourite movies, this pandemic has shown us just how essential reliable internet access has become.

The investments are part of a string of similar announcements, building toward the government’s commitment to give 98 percent of Canadians high-speed internet access by 2026. The funding is coming through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF). You can check out a map of all UBF projects here.

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Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

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UBF project bringing 136 households in Ontario high-speed internet

Dozens of households near North Bay, Ontario, will soon have access to high-speed internet thanks to an investment by the federal government.

Nearly $556,000 will help connect 136 households in rural communities by North Bay. The funding is coming through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) Rapid Response Stream.

The announcement builds on the government’s goal to expand high-speed internet to 98 percent of the population by 2026. Canada’s Connectivity Strategy hopes to provide Canadians with download speeds of at least 50Mbps and upload speeds of at least 10Mbps.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that high-speed internet is an absolute necessity for all Canadians, including people in the North Bay area. This project will allow more residents to have access to reliable high-speed internet so that they can work, learn and keep in touch with their loved ones from home,” Anthony Rota, MP for Nipissing–Timiskaming, said in a statement.

“Access to high-speed internet is critical for economic development and for our region’s overall recovery from the pandemic as it allows small businesses to serve customers from anywhere in the world.”

139 projects have been supported through the UBF so far, providing 79,000 households in remote communities access to high-speed internet.

MobileSyrup has created a map outlining the locations of the projects. You can access the map here.

Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 

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Federal-provincial partnership to improve internet connectivity in Alberta

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The federal government has entered into a partnership with the Province of Alberta to bring high-speed internet access to communities across the province.

The new partnership focuses on supporting projects that improve internet access in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. Each government will fund $150 million towards the initiative. Alberta made this commitment back in July. The federal government will match the funding through the Universal Broadband Fund, which supports internet projects across the country.

Details on which projects will be funded will be announced early next year.

“High-speed internet service is essential to the success of everyone living and working in rural communities,” Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, said in a statement. “[This] announcement will bring reliable, high-speed internet access to underserved households in Alberta, helping create jobs, improving access to health care and online learning services, and keeping people connected to their loved ones.”

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Source: Government of Canada

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Essex County, Ontario residents, businesses, will soon have access to high-speed internet

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A new infrastructure network is currently being created in Stony Point, Ontario to bring high-speed internet to Essex County.

It will connect 945 residential homes, farms, and businesses to internet services by May 2022. The move will help community members grow their businesses and create new jobs.

“Our government made access to high-speed internet a major priority for rural Ontario and we are delivering on that commitment,” Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, said in a statement.“Families and businesses in these communities and throughout rural Ontario, need these services to do their work — whether it’s schoolwork or running a business. This is the type of critical infrastructure that will build Ontario and benefit the entire community.”

The initiative is part of the Province’s plan to connect every community in Ontario to broadband internet by the end of 2025. The project costs $3.7 million and funding is coming from the Provincial and Federal governments.

Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc, a not-for-profit, will be completing the project. The two governments, along with the private sector, have already invested more than $255 million to bring high-speed internet to SouthWestern Ontario with the help of this service provider.

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Source: Government of Ontario