Investigating Sedgewick’s internet speeds

The Town of Sedgewick has teamed up with Alberta’s non-profit technology agency, Cybera, to test home internet speeds. Our goal is to identify any infrastructure gaps, to improve internet access for everyone.

If you struggle to make it through a video call or play an online game, it could be because the internet infrastructure connecting your home or business is outdated, or spread too thin.

While government funding exists for rural communities to build or upgrade broadband infrastructure, those funds are based on internet access maps that may have gaps in their data. These data gaps can result in communities being denied funding, despite residents experiencing poor internet connectivity.

By participating in this home internet speed testing, you will be supporting Sedgewick to build the case it needs for broadband infrastructure funding.

How it works

A small device connected to your router or modem will measure the speed and latency of your internet connection for one month. The device is called PE241, and is commonly used for speed testing. It cannot access anything on your computer or devices, and it can’t see your internet content.

This project will come at no cost to you, including delivery or setup, and the device will not slow down your internet!

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Sign-up
Complete the form below to join the speed testing.

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Collect your speed testing kit
Cybera will be in touch with you to coordinate pick-up or delivery of your speed testing device.

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Set up your speed testing device
Follow the instructions provided with your device. Or request installation by contacting mapping@cybera.ca.

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One month speed and latency measuring
Please use your internet as you normally would.

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Return speed testing kit
Cybera will be in touch with you to arrange a pick-up or drop off of your speed testing device.

Questions? 

Contact us at mapping@cybera.ca.

Sign-up to join the speed testing

Sedgewick Broadband Mapping Project - 2024

Sedgewick Broadband Mapping Project - 2024

General information

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Apartment/Suite/Unit
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Postal Code
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About your current internet provider and package

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Your package type should be listed on your internet bill on the line that shows your base fee. Examples: "TELUS FAST Internet 25", "Xplore LTE 50 - Truly Unlimited Data"

Information about your router or modem

We need to know the make, model, and year of your router or modem. (This is the device installed by your internet service provider that translates their internet signals for your devices to use.) You will find most of this information on a sticker on the back or bottom of your unit. If you are unsure of what information is needed you can simply take a photo of this sticker. We will pull the make, model and year from this image and then delete the image and any unique, identifying information from our records If you are not comfortable with sharing this information, a photo showing the front of your router or modem is acceptable.

Maximum file size: 314.57MB

If you are using a mobile device, clicking above will allow you the option of taking a photo or selecting an existing photo from your phone.

Speed testing device

Further information on getting your speed-testing device will be provided to you once your form is reviewed by our team.
How would you like to recieve your speed testing device:
Acknowledgement

NOTE: It may take a few minutes for these file(s) to upload. A confirmation message will appear once the form is successfully submitted.

QUESTIONS? Contact mapping@cybera.ca.