HALIFAX – Develop Nova Scotia today announced the launch of the Satellite Internet Service Rebate program, through which the Government of Nova Scotia will cover one-time costs to set up satellite Internet service.
“The rebate will be available to about 3,700 homes and businesses for which no other internet service solution has been found,” a press release explains.
Those eligible can access up to $1,000 for costs including hardware, taxes, shipping and installation, according to the release.
The program is being led by Develop Nova Scotia, and will officially open on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at which point eligibility can be checked here.
“Once eligibility has been confirmed and the satellite service and equipment has been purchased, applications can be submitted electronically or by mail by the customer,” the release says.
Satellite service providers that qualify for the program must meet or exceed the CRTC’s minimum speed targets of 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload. “Currently, only Starlink has indicated they can meet or exceed these speeds, but if other satellite providers can meet these speeds, they may also be included in the program,” says the release.
“New connections are happening daily. Today, approximately 90 per cent of Nova Scotians have access to high-speed internet and projects are underway to reach greater than 99.5 per cent by 2023,” said Gordon Stevens, chief operating officer and vice-president of finance at Develop Nova Scotia, in the release.
“This Satellite Internet Service Rebate means we’ll get even closer to 100 per cent coverage of homes and businesses across Nova Scotia, providing infrastructure that removes barriers and provides for delivery of important services and makes important connections for people across Nova Scotia.”
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