Bell receives $939,035 from UBF to improve mobile connectivity in Les Atikamekw de Manawan

OTTAWA – The Government of Canada today announced Bell will receive up to $939,035 in federal funding from the Universal Broadband Fund to improve mobile connectivity in Les Atikamekw de Manawan, a First Nations community in rural Quebec. “More than ever, communities across Canada need access to advanced telecommunications services,” said Karine Moses, Quebec vice-chair, Bell, in a press release. “Access to a mobile network is a key driver of the country’s economic prosperity. We are proud to partner with the Government of Canada to contribute to the development of the Atikamekw community of Manawan through the implementation of a...