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Northeast Superior Regional Broadband Network

Learn about the Northeast Superior Regional Broadband Network and its impact on economic development in Ontario. The Network includes various stakeholders and resources to improve broadband access in the region. Discover the background, goals, and phased approach of this initiative and explore recommendations for government support and the role of economic developers.

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Northeast Superior Regional Broadband Network

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  1. Northeast Superior Regional Broadband Network Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Masterclass Program Melanie Pilon, Network Co-Lead & EDO The Township of Dubreuilville

  2. Introduction The Northeast Superior Regional Broadband Network (commonlyreferred to as “The Network”)has been formed with representatives from participating First Nations, Municipalities, and Economic Development Organizations in the region, including: • Brunswick House First Nation, Chapleau, Chapleau Cree First Nation, Dubreuilville, Hornepayne, Michipicoten First Nation, Pic Mobert First Nation, Wawa, White River, the Corporation du Développement Économique et Communautaire de Dubreuilville, The Economic Development Corporation of Wawa and the Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation. Special resources to the “The Network” include: • FedNor(Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada (ISED)), MNDM, Northern Information Technology Geomatics Corporation (NITGC) and the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC).

  3. Geographic Coverage Area Source: Amedeo Bernardi Consulting Inc.

  4. Background

  5. CRTC Goal

  6. CRTC Broadband Fund • $750 Million over 5 years starting in 2019; • Revised target of 25Mbps download and 5Mbps upload (vs 50/10) • CRTC has lowered the barrier to entry for 1st round funding applications. This amendment levels the playing field for rural and isolated communities. • Three stages: 1) eligibility, 2) assessment and 3) selection; • Build/upgrade access and transport infrastructure for fixed and wireless broadband; however, preference for fixed; • Project must show that it would not be viable without Commission funding; • Applicants can be established carriers, new entrants, and community organizations, and • Preference to multi-regional proposals “as well as any affected Indigenous and official language minority communities (OLMC)”.

  7. Phased Approach

  8. NSRBN – Phase 1 Overview

  9. Regional Fibre Source: Amedeo Bernardi Consulting Inc.

  10. Community Broadband Gaps Source: Amedeo Bernardi Consulting Inc.

  11. Aggregated Gap(excluding Wawa and Chapleau) Source: Amedeo Bernardi Consulting Inc.

  12. Summary Recommendations

  13. How Can Government Support?

  14. How Can Economic Developer’s Play a Role?

  15. Infrastructure Barriers

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