Funding announced to bring high-speed internet to over 10,000 homes in Alberta

The provincial and federal governments have collaborated to bring high-speed internet to many people across Alberta.

An investment of over $96 million will help bring services to more than 10,000 homes in rural and remote parts of the province. Officials note the funding will support the implementation of high-speed internet in more than 2,000 Indigenous households and over 40 rural communities in Alberta.

The funding allocation is part of Alberta’s joint commitment of $780 million with the federal government to improve access to high-speed internet in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation Nate Glubish said, “Improving access to high-speed internet is the key to unlocking the potential in these communities across Alberta. I’m happy to note that construction work has begun in some communities.”

The estimated date that the project will be completed is March 2026.

Work has started on 26 communities, with others to follow. The 26 communities include: