#rural internet

Every Mapletechie story tagged "rural internet" — tech news, reviews, and analysis.

• Alberta's $24.8M Broadband Push Faces a Last-Mile Test
  Matthew Leo · September 18, 2026

  Alberta is funding two more rural broadband projects. The real test is whether promised connections become affordable, reliable service for 1,833 households.

• CRTC Finds $701,422 Broadband Fund Overpayment
  Matthew Leo · July 29, 2026

  A CRTC audit found a $701,422 overpayment in a northern Manitoba broadband project. The ruling exposes why public connectivity funds need sharper oversight.