CRTC Approves Broadband Fund Holdback Reports

CRTC Releases

Published March 3rd, 2026

Detected March 6th, 2026

Summary

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved holdback reports for several broadband funding recipients, including ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership, Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation, and Nexicom Inc. This approval allows for the distribution of payments associated with these holdbacks.

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What changed

The CRTC has approved the holdback reports submitted by ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership, Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation, and Nexicom Inc. for projects funded under the Broadband Fund. These approvals signify that the projects have met their one-year operational requirements and fulfilled the objectives of the fund, allowing the Central Fund Administrator to release the associated holdback payments to the recipients.

This action confirms the successful completion of project milestones for these specific recipients. Regulated entities involved in broadband funding programs should ensure their own projects meet the stated conditions and reporting requirements to facilitate timely release of funds. No new obligations are imposed, but this serves as an administrative confirmation of prior funding decisions.

Source document (simplified)

Telecom Order CRTC 2026-40

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References: 2021-330, 2021-331, 2021-347, 2022-94, and 2022-316

Gatineau, 3 March 2026

Public record: 1011-NOC2019-0372

Broadband Fund payment order – Approval of holdback reports – February 2026

The Commission approves the holdback reports submitted by the following broadband funding recipients as set out below. The Commission considers that the projects have met the applicable requirements and are fulfilling the objectives of the Broadband Fund. The holdback reports demonstrate that the recipients have been operating the network for one year in accordance with the conditions of service set out in their respective funding decisions and approved statements of work. The Commission directs the Central Fund Administrator to distribute the payments to the recipients associated with the holdbacks. | Recipient | Submission date | Statement of work order reference | | --- | --- | --- | | ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership | 7 January 2026 | Telecom Order CRTC 2022-316 | | ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership | 7 January 2026 | Telecom Order CRTC 2022-94 | | Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation | 17 December 2025 | Telecom Order CRTC 2021-347 | | Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation | 30 April 2025 1 | Telecom Order CRTC 2021-330 | | Nexicom Inc. | 19 December 2025 | Telecom Order CRTC 2021-331 | Secretary General

Footnote

Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation submitted its holdback report on 30 April 2025. Further verification was required to demonstrate that services have been offered for one year in accordance with the conditions set out in the funding decision.

Date modified:

2026-03-03