Without immediate help, Nunavut Internet is at "serious risk," says SSi

By Greg O'Brien YELLOWKNIFE – Saying the federal broadband subsidy which has allowed it to offer broadband and wireless in Nunavut has run out, and the federal government has been silent on its replacement, SSi Canada says it can no longer support the business on its own and will have to increase prices soon, without help. The company offers local broadband services in the territory under the Qiniq brand and wireless service under the brand SSi Mobile. In a press release November 5th, the company says it “regrets to inform Nunavummiut that the federal broadband subsidy supporting the vast majority...