Broadband Fund
Closing the digital divide in Canada
Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the road, your phone should be able to connect using LTE or better technology, you should have an Internet connection with access to broadband speeds of at least 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload and access to unlimited data.
But many Canadians, particularly those in rural and remote areas, do not have adequate access to these services.
It’s time to close the digital divide.
Refer to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) National Broadband Internet Service Availability Map for the latest broadband data. Broadband coverage information is collected by ISED through ongoing consultation with Internet service providers, the CRTC, industry associations, provinces and territories, and other partners and stakeholders.
Latest news
Stay current with all the latest updates to the Fund.
We selected four new projects from the third call for applications
In October 2024, we selected four new projects for funding from the third call for applications to the Broadband Fund. More selected projects will be announced this year.
More news
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We selected four new projects from the third call for applications
Date Posted: [2024-08-28 16:00:00] -
We selected a new project from the third call for applications
Date Posted: [2024-07-22 16:00:00] -
We selected a new project for funding from the third call for applications
Date Posted: [2024-07-04 16:00:00] -
We selected a new project from the third call for applications
Date Posted: [2024-03-22 16:00:00] -
We selected the first projects from the third call for applications
Date Posted: [2023-12-20 16:00:00] -
The consultation on the review of the Broadband Fund is now closed
Date Posted: [2023-07-21 20:00:00] -
The 3rd call for applications is now closed
Date Posted: [2023-06-15 20:00:00] -
You asked us! Read the new questions and answers
Date Posted: [2022-11-30 20:00:00] -
Reminder: Call 3 places more emphasis on community consultation
Read more about the consultation process
Date Posted: [2022-11-30 20:00:00]
About the Fund
Under the CRTC’s Broadband Fund, up to $675 million will be available over the first 5 years. These funds will support projects to build or upgrade access and transport infrastructure to provide fixed and mobile wireless broadband Internet access services in eligible underserved areas across Canada.
Learn more about the Broadband Fund
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