Access to high-speed internet on the way for six more Indigenous communities

Construction has begun on a fibre-to-the-home project that will bring access to high-speed internet to more than 500 households in six Indigenous communities: Sqwá (Skwah) First Nation’s Skwah 4 and Skwali 3; Cook’s Ferry Indian Band’s Entlqwekkinh19 and Kloklowuck 7; Squamish Nation’s Cheakamus 11; and Upper Nicola Band’s Nicola Lake 1. “We are focused on working closely … Read more

Many Indigenous communities lack internet infrastructure. Some are building it themselves

First Nations communities are creating community-owned, based, and run internet service providers that cater to the needs of their community Author of the article: Jessica Mundie Being connected to the internet is more important now than it ever has been. Canadians need a reliable, high-speed connection for school, work and just about everything to do … Read more

Globalive seeks to return to wireless market with bid for Manitoba spectrum

Globalive has made an offer to buy spectrum licences from former wireless company Xplore Mobile TORONTO — Globalive is looking to return to the Canadian wireless market with an offer to buy spectrum licences from former wireless company Xplore Mobile. Manitoba-based Xplore Mobile, which offered wireless service to customers in the province, shut down in … Read more

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