Research proves the connectivity barriers faced by Indigenous communities are very real, and very limiting

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020Site Admin Comment

The ConnectIN project was a two-year pilot project evaluating the internet connectivity in First Nations communities in BC, Alberta and Manitoba. Led by [...]

Cybera roadshow coming to Lethbridge and Grande Prairie

August 29, 2019September 13, 2019 Comment

As Cybera prepares to launch its next 3-year Strategic Plan, we are planning a series of collaborative discussions with our community. Our next [...]

The rise of online education in Alberta (and how administrators are keeping up)

April 15, 2019Meagan Hampel Comment

Education administrators in Alberta today face a host of challenges and responsibilities that were unheard of 20 years ago: from managing multiple learning [...]

In places with no internet connectivity, Alberta libraries offer a lifeline

March 12, 2019March 18, 2019Meagan Hampel Comment

When you look at the total geographic region that the Peace Library System covers, you get a good sense of some of the [...]

Cybera Supports SWIFT Call For Equal Access to the CRTC’s Broadband Fund

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019Imran Mohiuddin Comment

Bright/translucent lines: Areas where SWIFT estimates internet service provider offer service packages with speeds that meet or exceed CRTC’s 50/10 “basic service” target. [...]

Cybera’s Case to the Telecommunications Legislative Review

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019Imran Mohiuddin Comment

Last week, Cybera submitted a brief to the federal government’s Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review panel. The panel has been tasked with reviewing [...]

Scaling the roofs of Maskwacis to build a mesh network

June 14, 2018June 14, 2018Cybera's Data Science Team Comment

Last month, an acquaintance of mine posted this in a Facebook group: Who wants to come install networking equipment under the supervision of [...]

Testing the Gaps in First Nations’ Internet Access

June 11, 2018June 11, 2018 Comment

In July 2004, the Assembly of First Nations passed a resolution directing “the government of Canada to honour its commitment to connect every [...]

Why rural connectivity is an issue for EVERY Canadian

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018Meagan Hampel Comment

As part of our core mandate, Cybera continually pushes for the democratization of technology access in Canada. We’ve seen some major policy successes [...]

Make your voice heard on the future of rural broadband

August 21, 2017October 10, 2017Cybera's Data Science Team Comment

The House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology is undertaking a study on Broadband Connectivity in Rural Canada. Cybera will [...]