A reliable connection is essential for remote work, virtual doctor visits, online learning, and staying connected to loved ones. Yet, for many rural, remote, and Indigenous communities, that connection still isn’t guaranteed. The Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) was created to close that gap. Launched in 2020 with a federal budget of $3.225 billion, the UBF …
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YorkNet is on an extraordinary journey to make high-speed internet a standard amenity for everyone, whether in urban areas or tranquil rural ones. Established in 2017, YorkNet has been a leader in constructing a robust dark-fibre network across York Region. But what truly elevates this mission is its groundbreaking partnership with Community Network Partners Inc. …
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In today’s interconnected world, high-speed internet access is a critical factor for fostering economic growth and enabling access to education, healthcare, and social interactions.
We are excited to bring you the latest update on the BrooksNET project, the City of Brooks’ very own shared network provider for lightning-fast fibre internet. At Community Network Partners (CNP), we’ve been working diligently alongside the City of Brooks to revolutionize the internet experience, and we are delighted to share the progress of this …
Rural and remote communities have long borne the brunt of poor internet access because of obstacles such as low population densities, extreme environmental conditions and their seclusion from service centres relative to urban centres. Large technology companies Aren’t attracted to the economics that small remote and rural communities provide. Residents in such areas consequently find …
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By now, it’s well understood that broadband is an essential service for all Canadians. As far back as 2017, the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) acknowledged in their Communications Monitoring Report how reliant we have become on internet communications in order to create meaningful content, contribute to Canada’s economy and democracy, and to connect with our friends, families, and communities.
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