Over the next decade, Alberta’s demand for bandwidth is expected to increase dramatically. This demand will likely be met by a wide variety of networking technologies, many of which are still being tested (including new satellite, drone and balloon delivery methods). But until these are commercially deployed, residents and businesses in many rural or remote regions of Alberta are still reliant on outdated or expensive internet connections. These groups continue to lag behind the urban centres when it comes to bandwidth availability, speed and cost.
Short-term (1-3 years)
Long-term (3-10 years)