Grants and Contributions:
Title:
817114
Agreement Number:
817114
Agreement Value:
$1,993,286.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
Broadband project that will improve access to high-speed internet to 5666 households located in 4 communities in Iqaluit, Cambridge Bay, Rankin Inlet & Arviat, Nunavut., using Satellite technology.
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Expected Results:
The Universal Broadband Fund will increase the number of households in rural and remote areas with access to minimum Internet speeds of 50/10 Mbps and bring enhanced mobile connectivity to Indigenous communities.
Location:
Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A4Y4
Reference Number:
033-2021-2022-Q2-817114
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
121336721
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
2020/21 to 2021/22,
Recipient's Operating Name:
Northwestel Inc.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Northwestel Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Nunavut
Federal Riding Number:
62001
Program:
Universal Broadband Fund
Program Purpose:
The Universal Broadband Fund will increase high-speed Internet access in rural and remote communities across Canada, making progress against the 2019 Budget commitment to support universal high-speed Internet.
NAICS Code:
513320