Camrose County, AB

Rural High Speed Internet Service

UPDATE

Rural broadband expansion is now complete. Residents are encouraged to register at www.xplornet.com or call 1-866-841-6001 to be referred to a local dealer partner in the area or to obtain more information.

Xplornet comparison between fixed wireless and satellite platforms
within Camrose County and predicted wireless coverage map. Click link for details.

Partnership:

XPLORNET INTERNET SERVICES

Timeline:

May 26, 2009 Council meeting � proceed with RFP
August 25, 2009 Council Meeting � RFP Award � Barrett Xplore (BXI)
August 25, 2009 Council Meeting � authorization to apply for Provincial and Federal Grants for Broadband Project
October 13, 2009 Council Meeting � JEPP Application (repeaters � internet towers)
October 13, 2009 Council Meeting � Letter of Support � Federal Broadband Grant
October 28, 2009 � application to Provincial Broadband Grant
January 31, 2010 � agreement between BXI and Camrose County signed
March 22, 2010 - Bashaw 3.5 GHz tower upgrade completed (Service Available)
March 22, 2010 - Pelican Point 3.5 GHz tower upgrade completed (Service Available)
April 19, 2010 - Legacy Junction 3.5 GHz tower upgrade completed (Service Available)
April 20, 2010 - Miquelon Telus 3.5 GHz tower build completed (Service Available)
May 29, 2010 - New Norway 3.5 GHz tower build completed (Service Available)
May 29, 2010 - Tofield 3.5 GHz tower build completed (Service Available)
June 8, 2010 - Edberg Telus 3.5 GHz tower build completed (Service Available)
June 8, 2010 - Rosalind 3.5 GHz tower build completed (Service Available)
June 9, 2010 - Miquelon Lake South 3.5 GHz tower build completed (Service Available)
July 20, 2010 - Bittern Lake 3.5 GHz tower build completed (Service Available)
July 31, 2010 � Tower installation and upgrades complete

Budget:

Cost - $900,000.00
- $711,825.26 (reserves � Future Municipal)
- $188,174.74 (reserves � Debt Retirement)

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Jordan Bassett