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Bell gets govt funds for broadband in rural Newfoundland, Labrador

Monday 12 April 2021 | 08:58 CET | News
The government of Canada announced over CAD 379,000 in federal funding will bring broadband internet to rural residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, with an additional investment of over USD 1 million from Bell Canada. This project will help connect 1,184 underserved households to broadband internet in the communities of Goose Cove, Great Brehat, St. Anthony, St. Anthony Bight and St. Carols.

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Categories: Fixed
Companies: Bell Canada
Countries: Canada
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