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May 23, 2025 by 1996-O Executive

Bell Canada scraps Labrador high-speed internet project

Source: https://theindependent.ca/news

Bell Canada scraps Labrador high-speed internet project, plans to invest in U.S.

The telecom giant’s decision to abandon project leaves Indigenous communities without necessary high-speed internet and cell services indefinitely
By Heidi Atter ● Local Journalism Initiative ● May 10, 2025

Bell Canada’s cancellation of a $32-million dollar contract to expand high-speed internet and cell service on Labrador’s north coast comes as the telecommunications giant has confirmed plans to expand southward in the United States.

After receiving millions in government subsidies for the Labrador North Wireless Broadband Project, Canada’s largest communications company says it’s no longer feasible to complete the expansion due to rising costs and competition.

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