CRTC Broadband Fund: Project selected in January 2025
Ottawa, Ontario – January 30, 2025 – The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today announced the selection of a project to receive funding from the Broadband Fund.
The project, submitted by [Project Name], will receive [Amount] to [Purpose].
The project was selected through a competitive process that evaluated projects based on their potential to improve broadband access and affordability in underserved areas. The project will be implemented over [Number] years and is expected to benefit [Number] households and businesses.
About the Broadband Fund
The Broadband Fund is a $1.75 billion fund established by the Government of Canada to support the deployment of broadband networks in underserved areas. The fund is administered by the CRTC.
Projects eligible for funding under the Broadband Fund must meet the following criteria:
- Increase broadband access in underserved areas
- Be cost-effective and sustainable
- Promote competition and innovation
- Provide for open access to retail service providers
About the Selected Project
The selected project will provide high-speed broadband access to [Area Name], a rural community in [Province]. The project will involve the deployment of [Number] kilometres of fibre optic cable and the installation of [Number] new cell towers.
The project is expected to improve broadband access for [Number] households and businesses in the community. It will also contribute to the economic development of the community by making it more attractive to businesses and investors.
Quote from the CRTC
“We are pleased to announce the selection of this project for funding from the Broadband Fund,” said [CRTC Spokesperson Name], [CRTC Spokesperson Title]. “This project will make a significant contribution to improving broadband access and affordability in [Area Name]. We commend the project team for their commitment to providing high-quality broadband services to this community.”
Quote from the Project Team
“We are grateful for the support of the CRTC and the Government of Canada,” said [Project Team Spokesperson Name], [Project Team Spokesperson Title]. “This funding will allow us to bring high-speed broadband to [Area Name] and help to bridge the digital divide in our community.”
Additional Information
For more information about the Broadband Fund, please visit the CRTC website at [Website Address].
For more information about the selected project, please contact [Project Team Contact Name] at [Project Team Contact Information].
CRTC Broadband Fund: Project selected in January 2025
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