GN gets free bandwidth

The GN has secured access to 15 Megahertz of C-band Internet bandwidth from Industry Canada, Olayuk Akesuk, the minister of sustainable development, announced in the House last week.

The free bandwidth will be available for up to 15 years and will be used primarily by students and health centres.

In addition, Akesuk said, the department of sustainable development, with the federal department of Indian and northern affairs, is accepting proposals for five demonstration projects using the bandwidth.