Rogers and Telus want $1.1B of pre-budget UBF funds The two telecom giants are requesting nearly $1.15 billion from the Universal Broadband Fund, which has attracted 1,900 applications worth $10.5 billion. Written by Ahmad Hathout April 20, 2021May 14, 2021
ISED received 576 applications for rapid broadband Innovation Canada said it has received 576 applications for the rapid response part of the Universal Broadband Fund. Written by Ahmad Hathout February 5, 2021March 18, 2021
The federal government has delivered only 54% of allocated Connect to Innovate money through 2020 Money allocated for the Connect to Innovate broadband program is getting held up, as the program is mired by delays and slow build-outs. Written by Ahmad Hathout December 16, 2020March 18, 2021
Telus proposed B.C. lobby feds to support projects that didn’t immediately meet speed target Telus proposed B.C. push feds to expand funding for Indigenous projects, even if they didn't immediately meet speed objectives. Written by Ahmad Hathout November 27, 2020March 17, 2021
Universal Broadband Fund will favour applicants who share their own infrastructure with third parties The fund's guidelines include opening existing passive infrastructure, paid for with private money, to third parties as an incentive for federal dollars. Written by Ahmad Hathout November 24, 2020March 18, 2021
