The deadline for the second call for proposals to expand cellular service in Newfoundland and Labrador has been extended to July 31, 2020.

In February, the Provincial Government issued a call for proposals for a cost-shared cellular service pilot initiative, contributing up to a maximum of 25 per cent of project costs towards cellular coverage infrastructure upgrades. The remaining 75 per cent is to be provided by the service provider, in partnership with, municipalities, private ventures, co-operatives, social enterprises and/or regional government partnerships. Details about this latest call for proposals can be found here.

The first round of funding saw the Provincial Government contribute nearly $1.5 million to ten cost-shared agreements, leveraging over $4.4 million from partners.

Questions and inquiries on the cellular service pilot initiative can be directed to Hayward Keats (709-729-0677 or tcii@gov.nl.ca).

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