The federal government is expected to make a big funding announcement Wednesday to expand high-speed Internet access in rural and remote regions.
The federal government is making a big funding announcement Wednesday alongside a Canadian company that’s developing satellite technology to expand high-speed Internet access in rural and remote regions.
Telesat has been developing a satellite constellation – a group of coordinated satellites it says will provide high-speed connectivity in rural and remote communities around the globe.Company CEO Dan Goldberg will hold a news conference with Bains at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum following the announcement.
READ MORE: Canada’s newest minister says high-speed internet is a ‘necessity’ but can she deliver in rural areas? In addition to the development of low-orbit satellite technology, the government plan also includes investments aimed at encouraging more private-sector spending on rural high-speed Internet and better co-ordination among provinces and territories.
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