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Over 50 communities to receive broadband funding
Alberta’s government is committed to eliminating the digital divide and ensuring that all Albertans have access to reliable, high-speed internet. This is the first funding allocation by the governments of Alberta and Canada for projects that qualify for the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF). Additional announcements will be made as the government continues to evaluate hundreds […]
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AB Government: Expanding access to broadband funding
Sep 20, 2022 The Alberta Broadband Fund (ABF) will expand access to financial support for rural broadband to ensure that no community is left behind. Alberta’s government is committed to eliminating the digital divide and ensuring that all Albertans have access to reliable, high-speed internet. The ABF is a made-in-Alberta solution that will complement the […]
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Telus receives $2.5M from CRTC Broadband Fund to bring wireless connectivity to Alberta First Nation – Cartt.ca
September 12, 2022 TALLCREE TRIBAL GOVERNMENT, Alberta — Telus Communications and Tallcree Tribal Government in Alberta announced earlier this month funding from the CRTC’s Broadband Fund will help to bring wireless connectivity to Tallcree First Nation in northern Alberta for the first time. “With a wireless connection, small businesses can thrive and compete both locally […]
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Lite Access and Rigstar to Complete Fibre Upgrade Project Valued at$1.858 Million for Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta
August 30, 2022 – Vancouver, British Columbia. LITE ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE: LTE)(OTC: LTCCF), a world leader in the fibre optic products and advanced installation methodologies, along with Rigstar Industrial Telecom (Rigstar) is pleased to announce that Rigstar has been awarded the fibre build contract from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation located […]
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Governments of Canada and Alberta invest nearly $500,000 to bring high-speed Internet to 280 households in West Bragg Creek, Alberta
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet June 20, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how we live, work, learn and do business, and now more than ever, Canadians across the country need reliable high-speed Internet to access services, supports and opportunities. […]
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Setting Alberta’s path for tech sector growth
Apr 12, 2022 Alberta’s government has released its strategy to strengthen the technology and innovation sector, create jobs and diversify the economy. Technology is a major economic driver and job creator in Alberta, and technology and innovation are essential for growth and success in all industries – from energy, cleantech and agriculture to health, advanced […]
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CRTC Broadband Fund to introduce or improve Internet access services for 10 communities in British Columbia and Alberta
From: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission News release March 29, 2022 – Ottawa-Gatineau – Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Today, the CRTC announced that seven projects will receive up to $19.5 million in funding from the Broadband Fund. The projects will benefit approximately 1,255 households in 10 communities, including seven Indigenous communities, in British […]
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Alberta and Canada expand partnership to improve access to high-speed Internet for Albertans
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Governments of Canada and Alberta are working to eliminate the digital divide and connect 100% of Albertans to reliable high-speed Internet March 9, 2022 – Edmonton, Alberta The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted that Canadians across the country need access to reliable high-speed Internet to work, do business, learn, and […]
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More Alberta businesses go digital with investment from the Government of Canada
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada Funding of $3 million through Prairies Economic Development Canada will help small businesses in Alberta to develop an online presence and adopt e-commerce practices March 7, 2022 – Edmonton, Alberta – Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) Small businesses are the backbone of Alberta’s economy, representing 98% of all businesses in […]
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Alberta invests $390M in high-speed internet for rural, remote and Indigenous communities – Global News
March 2, 2022 The Alberta government announced a $390-million investment in rural broadband as part of a strategy to improve internet speeds for rural, remote and Indigenous communities. The province announced Wednesday that the funding will come over four years, aiming to connect every home and business to high-speed internet by the end of the […]
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