Broadband Fund
Projects selected for funding
With almost 600 applications received from across the country, requesting over $1.5B in funding, the CRTC is continuing to evaluate the applications submitted to the second call for applications. Further funding announcements will be made as additional projects are approved.
The Broadband Fund has so far committed close to $100 million to improve broadband Internet access for 92 communities representing approximately 18,000 households.
First call for applications
The first five selected Broadband Fund projects were awarded $72.1 million in funding to bring high-quality broadband Internet access services to some of the most remote areas in Canada.
Second call for applications
Another five projects have been awarded $26.67 million in funding. These projects will increase transport connectivity to improve broadband Internet access services in underserved areas in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Over 550 km of fibre network cable will be installed and, as a result, over 40 communities will benefit from improved access to broadband Internet services.
Selected projects to date by province and territory
Northwest Territories
Speeds to be offered | Communities/ Estimated number of households that would potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Component of the fundFootnote 2 | Recipient | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) | Decision |
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50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload with access to unlimited data | 8 communities / 692 households in the Northwest Territories |
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Satellite Component | Northwestel Inc. | $4.1M | CRTC 2020-257 |
50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload with access to unlimited data | 18 communities / 3,643 households in the Northwest Territories |
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Main Component | Northwestel Inc. | $16.8M | CRTC 2020-258 |
Yukon
Speeds to be offered | Communities/ Estimated number of households that would potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Component of the fundFootnote 2 | Recipient | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) | Decision |
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50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload with access to unlimited data | 1 community / 189 households in Yukon |
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Satellite Component | Northwestel Inc. | $2.9M | CRTC 2020-259 |
50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload with access to unlimited data | 19 communities / 4,680 households in Yukon |
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Main Component | Northwestel Inc. | $38.6M | CRTC 2020-260 |
British Columbia
Speeds to be offered | Communities/ Estimated number of households that would potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Component of the fundFootnote 2 | Recipient | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) | Decision |
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N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 5 communities / Approximately 1,100 households |
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Main Component | Columbia Basin Broadband Corp. | $3.1M | CRTC 2021-46 |
N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 7 communities / Approximately 1,500 households |
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Main Component | Shaw Cablesystems G.P. | $13.8M | CRTC 2021-44 |
N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 2 communities / Approximately 190 households |
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Main Component | Tough Country | $55 k | CRTC 2021-47 |
Saskatchewan
Speeds to be offered | Communities/ Estimated number of households that would potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Component of the fundFootnote 2 | Recipient | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) | Decision |
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N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 26 communities / Approximately 5,000 households |
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Main Component | BH Telecom Corp. | $9.5M | CRTC 2021-45 |
Manitoba
Speeds to be offered | Communities/ Estimated number of households that would potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Component of the fundFootnote 2 | Recipient | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) | Decision |
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10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload with access to unlimited data | 5 communities / 899 households in Manitoba |
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Satellite Component | Broadband Communications North Inc. | $9.9M | CRTC 2020-256 |
Ontario
Speeds to be offered | Communities/ Estimated number of households that would potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Component of the fundFootnote 2 | Recipient | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) | Decision |
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N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 1 community / Approximately 330 households |
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Main Component | Rogers Communications Canada Inc. | $131 k | CRTC 2021-48 |
Related links
- Broadband Fund – Second call for applications – Introductory decision regarding project funding approvals
- First call for applications
- Over 10,100 households in northern communities to have access to improved broadband Internet service
- Second call for applications
- Over 40 underserved communities in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario to benefit from improved broadband connectivity
Please visit the Broadband Fund page for more information on closing the digital divide in Canada.
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