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 2026-27 fiscal year. This includes the province’s previous $150-million investment announced last July along with a federal commitment to match $150 million. The Alberta government said it is working to secure a matching agreement for an additional $240 million.
The province said last year the total cost of expanding broadband internet to underserved areas in Alberta is estimated at $1 billion.
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