Faster, more reliable Internet coming to Alberta

"Helping to extend high-speed Internet across the country is one of the most important infrastructure investments the Government of Canada can make to help unlock the tremendous potential of our country's northern and rural regions. By working with partners across the country, the Government is helping to deliver increased broadband coverage to underserved areas across Canada. This will provide Canadians with greater employment and business opportunities, better access to online education and e-health, improved communications and media, and increased access to online goods and services."

– The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

"The assistance of the Connecting Canadians program has enabled our organization to provide indigenous communities with broadband Internet connections at speeds that are closer to what is available in urban communities. Our customers rely on the Internet for distance education, banking, job opportunities and communications. The communities that have been connected are appreciative of the increased Internet coverage and bandwidth. We believe the Connecting Canadians program will have a long-term positive impact on these communities."

– Vaughn Paul, President, Arrow Technology Group GP Ltd.

"In cooperation with the federal, municipal and First Nations governments, we are excited to play a part in providing rural Albertan residents with reliable Internet that is truly high speed. At IWantWireless.ca Ltd., our belief is that the residents of rural Canada need to make a directed effort to maintain viability. We can only accomplish this by creating sustainable communities that attract new members. High-speed Internet is now a deciding factor in where people choose to live and build businesses. These new services will benefit Peace Country residents for years to come."

– Glen Moore, President, IWantWireless.ca Ltd.