(COVID-19) Broadband Fund for Communities

The availability of stable, high‑speed Internet infrastructure is critical for access to essential resources and public services, and to enable economic growth and diversification. The Prince Edward Island Broadband Fund provides financial assistance to local Prince Edward Island internet service providers (ISPs), communities and businesses for the installation of infrastructure for enhanced broadband services. Through this program, partnerships and collaborations are encouraged and support is provided for increased service levels, improved access and consumer choice for connectivity.

• PEIBF encourages partnerships and collaboration for the most effective and innovative solutions. All applications will be evaluated on provision of the information requested, including completeness and suitability of the information, and will be assessed on factors including: capacity and coverage of civic addresses; the economic impact in a region or community; provision of consumer choice for connectivity and pricing; deployment of innovative solutions for long-term sustainability; incremental broadband improvement and quality of the proposed service; ability of the internet service provider to complete and operate the proposed infrastructure; vailability of PEIBF budget. This program also supports equipment and installation of Mi-Fi units and Wi-Fi Signal Boosters for businesses and the self-employed.  

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