Cybera’s response to CRTC consultation on barriers to deploying broadband
Last week, Cybera submitted a response to the CRTC’s Notice of Consultation 2019-406: Call for comments regarding potential barriers to the deployment of [...]
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Research proves the connectivity barriers faced by Indigenous communities are very real, and very limiting
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
As part of our core mandate, Cybera continually pushes for the democratization of technology access in Canada. We’ve seen some major policy successes [...]