Grants and Contributions:
Title:
515538
Agreement Number:
515538
Agreement Value:
$899,737.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 15, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Broadband project that will improve access to high-speed Internet to 1,130 households in 7 communities in the regions of Frog Lake, Rosebud, Redland, Empress, Elk Point, Ardrossan and Lamont, in the province of Alberta using fixed wireless 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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6X1Z6
Reference Number:
033-2025-2026-Q2-515538
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
822653549
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Switch
Recipient's Legal Name:
Switch Incorporated
Federal Riding Name:
Lakeland
Federal Riding Number:
48025
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