A non-profit telecommunications company in the province has received $9.9 million to improve internet quality in five northern communities.

Broadband Communications North’s Executive Director, Ken Sanderson, says the entity has already tripled capacity in satellite dependent communities since last October, and the funding from the CRTC will allow them to improve connectivity in these communities.

Communities that will benefit from this project are Pukatawagan, Lac Brochet, Shamattawa, Tadoule Lake, and Barren Lands.

To access these funds, BCN will be working with the CRTC to establish an agreeable statement of work, as the timeframe and funds for the work must be completed within the next three years.