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 its evaluation of applications submitted under the second call. Further funding announcements will be made as additional projects are approved.
To date, the Broadband Fund has committed up to $206 million to improve broadband Internet access service for 170 communities. This represents approximately 30,405 households. The maximum funding amounts awarded, as well as the communities and households served, may vary. For the exact details, please refer to the provincial distribution in the tables below, which are updated on a quarterly basis.
First call for applications
The first five selected Broadband Fund projects were awarded up to $72.1 million in funding to bring high-quality broadband Internet services to some of the most remote areas in Canada.
Second call for applications
Under the second call for applications, the Broadband Fund has awarded a total of up to approximately $134 million in funding for 34 transport, access, and mobile wireless projects. Transport services provide the network that enables Internet access and mobile wireless services to be provided. Access services connect households to broadband infrastructure, and mobile wireless services provide an Internet connection without the use of phone or cable lines. The funded projects target a total of 119 communities in nine provinces.
- In March 2022, six access projects and one mobile project were awarded up to nearly $19.5 million in funding. These projects will potentially benefit 1,255 households in 10 communities in British Columbia and Alberta.
- In December 2021, four access projects were awarded up to $8.8 million in funding. These projects will potentially benefit 680 households in five communities in Alberta and Nova Scotia.
- In August 2021, 10 access-only projects and combination access/mobile projects were awarded up to nearly $20.5 million in funding. These projects will introduce or improve broadband Internet access services and, in some cases, mobile wireless services, in underserved areas in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Up to 3,625 households in 45 communities will have access to improved or new connections to the broadband network.
- In March 2021, seven projects were awarded up to $57.7 million in funding. These fibre transport projects will increase broadband connectivity in underserved areas in northern Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. Approximately 1,400 km of fibre network cable will be installed and, as a result, 15 communities will benefit from improved connections to the broadband network.
- In February 2021, five fibre transport projects were awarded up to $26.7 million in funding. When completed, they will increase broadband connectivity in underserved areas in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario. Over 550 km of fibre network cable will be installed and, as a result, 41 communities will benefit from improved connections to the broadband network.
Selected projects to date by province and territory
Northwest Territories
| Recipient | Speeds to be offered for access projects, technology to be used for mobile projects | Fibre transport network to be built (approx. km) | Estimated numbers of communities, households, anchor institutions to potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) and Component of the FundFootnote 2 | Decisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestel Inc. |
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N/A |
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$4.1M Satellite Component |
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| Northwestel Inc. |
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25 km |
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$16.8M Main Component |
Yukon
| Recipient | Speeds to be offered for access projects, technology to be used for mobile projects | Fibre transport network to be built (approx. km) | Estimated numbers of communities, households, anchor institutions to potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) and Component of the FundFootnote 2 | Decisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestel Inc. |
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N/A |
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$2.9M Satellite Component |
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| Northwestel Inc. |
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280 km |
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$39.6M Main Component |
British Columbia
| Recipient | Speeds to be offered for access projects, technology to be used for mobile projects | Fibre transport network to be built (approx. km) | Estimated numbers of communities, households, anchor institutions to potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) and Component of the FundFootnote 2 | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Cablesystems G.P. | N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 150 km |
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$13.8M Main Component |
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| Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation | N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 60 km |
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$3.16M Main Component |
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| Tough Country | N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 0.5 km |
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$55K Main Component |
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| Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation | N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 30 km |
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$1.7M Main Component |
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| TELUS Communications Inc. |
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N/A |
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$1.52M Main Component |
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| TELUS Communications Inc. |
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N/A |
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$7.35M Main Component |
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| Base Technology Limited |
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N/A |
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$750K Main Component Note: Recipient has declined funding |
CRTC 2021-394 |
| East Shore Internet Society |
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N/A |
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$1.3M Main Component |
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| South Kountry Cable Ltd. |
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N/A |
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$764K Main Component |
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| TELUS Communications Inc. |
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N/A |
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$1.6M Main Component |
Alberta
| Recipient | Speeds to be offered for access projects, technology to be used for mobile projects | Fibre transport network to be built (approx. km) | Estimated numbers of communities, households, anchor institutions to potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) and Component of the FundFootnote 2 | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELUS Mobility |
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N/A |
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$1.85M Main Component |
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| ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership |
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N/A |
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$7.2M Main Component |
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| ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership |
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N/A |
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$3.81M Main Component |
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| ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership |
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N/A |
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$2.52M Main Component |
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| ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership |
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N/A |
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$1.53M Main Component |
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| ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership |
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N/A |
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$4.0M Main Component |
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| ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership |
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N/A |
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$997K Main Component |
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| ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership |
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N/A |
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$4.3M Main Component |
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| ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership |
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N/A |
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$6.4M Main Component |
Saskatchewan
| Recipient | Speeds to be offered for access projects, technology to be used for mobile projects | Fibre transport network to be built (approx. km) | Estimated numbers of communities, households, anchor institutions to potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) and Component of the FundFootnote 2 | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH Telecom Corp. | N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 330 km |
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$9.5M Main Component |
Manitoba
| Recipient | Speeds to be offered for access projects, technology to be used for mobile projects | Fibre transport network to be built (approx. km) | Estimated numbers of communities, households, anchor institutions to potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) and Component of the FundFootnote 2 | Decisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband Communications North Inc. |
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N/A |
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$9.9M awarded initially $5.8M adjusted amount as of 16 April 2021 Satellite Component |
Ontario
| Recipient | Speeds to be offered for access projects, technology to be used for mobile projects | Fibre transport network to be built (approx. km) | Estimated numbers of communities, households, anchor institutions to potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) and Component of the FundFootnote 2 | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Communications Canada Inc. | N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 1.8 km |
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$131K Main Component |
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| Nexicom Inc. | N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 25 km |
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$1.25M Main Component |
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| Cogeco Connexion Inc. | N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 8 km |
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$279K Main Component Note: Recipient has declined funding |
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| Cogeco Connexion Inc. | N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 9 km |
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$570K Main Component |
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| Cogeco Connexion Inc. | N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 11 km |
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$478K Main Component |
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| Bell Canada |
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N/A |
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$247K Main Component |
Quebec
| Recipient | Speeds to be offered for access projects, technology to be used for mobile projects | Fibre transport network to be built (approx. km) | Estimated numbers of communities, households, anchor institutions to potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) and Component of the FundFootnote 2 | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kativik Regional Government | N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 440 km |
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$17.1M Main Component |
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| Kativik Regional Government | N/A Transport Capacity Increased | 870 km |
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$36.3M awarded initially $37.7M adjusted amount as of 1 October 2021 Main Component |
New Brunswick
| Recipient | Speeds to be offered for access projects, technology to be used for mobile projects | Fibre transport network to be built (approx. km) | Estimated numbers of communities, households, anchor institutions to potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) and Component of the FundFootnote 2 | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Canada |
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N/A |
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$214K Main Component |
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| Rogers Communications Canada Inc. |
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N/A |
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$964K Main Component |
Nova Scotia
| Recipient | Speeds to be offered for access projects, technology to be used for mobile projects | Fibre transport network to be built (approx. km) | Estimated numbers of communities, households, anchor institutions to potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) and Component of the FundFootnote 2 | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| We’koqma’q First Nation and Seaside Communications Inc. |
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N/A |
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$915K Main Component |
Newfoundland and Labrador
| Recipient | Speeds to be offered for access projects, technology to be used for mobile projects | Fibre transport network to be built (approx. km) | Estimated numbers of communities, households, anchor institutions to potentially benefitFootnote 1 | Communities | Broadband Fund contribution (approx.) and Component of the FundFootnote 2 | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Canada |
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N/A |
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$550K Main Component |
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| Bell Canada |
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N/A |
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$465K Main Component |
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| Bell Canada |
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N/A |
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$36K Main Component |
Related links
- CRTC Broadband Fund to introduce or improve Internet access services for 10 communities in British Columbia and Alberta
- CRTC Broadband Fund to help improve broadband Internet access services for five communities in Alberta and Nova Scotia
- CRTC Broadband Fund to introduce or improve Internet access services and mobile wireless services for 45 communities in five provinces
- Fifteen underserved communities in northern Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia to benefit from improved broadband connectivity
- Over 40 underserved communities in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario to benefit from improved broadband connectivity
- Over 10,100 households in northern communities to have access to improved broadband Internet service
- Second call for applications
Please visit the Broadband Fund page for more information on closing the digital divide in Canada.
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