PEI Broadband Fund for Residents

AKA: PEIBF

Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Economic Development, Trade and Artificial Intelligence - AKA: Economic Development, Innovation and Trade (former name)

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Provides financial assistance for eligible applicants whose primary residence does not have access to high-speed internet (a 50Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload service). The funding covers one-time costs for internet service providers to complete work that enables access to new or improved internet service.

Approved applicants will receive financial assistance of up to $1,000 total, including a maximum of $350 (HST included) for installation by a registered business.
See website for full details on activities that do and do not qualify for funding.

Note: Applicants must first receive pre-approval of the project prior to the start of any work, purchase of equipment, or any expenses being incurred for the project.

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Note: Applicants must first receive pre-approval of the project prior to the start of any work, purchase of equipment, or any expenses being incurred for the project.

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Description:	Provides financial assistance for eligible applicants whose primary residence does not have access to high-speed internet (a 50Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload service). The funding covers one-time costs for internet service providers to complete work that enables access to new or improved internet service. Approved applicants will receive financial assistance of up to $1,000 total, including a maximum of $350 (HST included) for installation by a registered business. See website for full details on activities that do and do not qualify for funding. Note: Applicants must first receive pre-approval of the project prior to the start of any work, purchase of equipment, or any expenses being incurred for the project.
Eligibility:	Full-time PEI residents who want to upgrade their internet service to their primary residence and one of following applies: -The only available service is low speed internet (below 50 / 10 Mbps) -Broadband service exists, but is unavailable at the residence due to obstruction of the signal -No internet service is available -The property owner or leaseholder with the owner's approval
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Apply/Claim online * Applicants must first receive pre-approval of the project prior to the start of any work, purchase of equipment, or any expenses being incurred for the project * Approved applicants will receive an approval email with claim instructions
Documents Required:	Residential civic address * Email address * Phone number * Speed test of current service * Current internet service provider and service (located on your internet bill), if applicable * A quote for the proposed project, on letterhead from an internet service provider including: Itemization of equipment for the proposed work, Breakdown of each cost, Total cost of the proposed project, and Expected internet service (internet speed)
Program Email:	myinternet@gov.pe.ca
Language:	English
Website:	https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/pei-broadband-fund-for-residents
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Department of Economic Development, Trade and Artificial Intelligence - Main Office

94 Euston Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1R7
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
innovationpei@gov.pe.ca

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