Broadband Communications North Inc. (BCN) is a not-for-profit organization made up of First Nation, Métis, Northern Leaders and other stakeholders.  BCN works with communities to ensure that rural, northern, and remote citizens have equitable access to high speed internet in order to capitalize on related applications such as e-learning, e-commerce and video conferencing. 

 

BCN has built the infrastructure to connect various communities to high speed internet.  BCN’s goal is to work with communities to develop and support local ISP’s.  This will improve the quality of life for those living on First Nation reserves through the provision of opportunities for local business resulting in employment and profits.

 

BCN recognizes that many communities are concerned with the leakage of money from the community and that is why a business model has been designed to offer a high quality of service while making sure the communities' money is primarily kept within the community.  BCN provides the infrastructure and assistance to local ISP’s while the local ISP’s are responsible for individual installations, operation and maintenance of the local network.  

 

Video conferencing is one of the key services offered by BCN.  Video Conferencing allows users such as schools, nursing stations, and the First Nation administration to participate in remote meetings, teaching sessions, and Teleheath.  This technology and infrastructure enables communities to pursue digital opportunities, encourage economic development, stimulate entrepreneurship and promote innovation and education.