Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON)
Ministry of Infrastructure
$300 million over four years
ICON invested $300 million over four years to improve and expand broadband and cellular infrastructure in areas of need in Ontario through two intakes of competitive, two-stage proposals from telecommunication providers, municipalities, Indigenous communities and non-profits. Both intakes are closed.
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Who qualifies
Telecommunication service providers, municipal governments, Indigenous communities and non-profits submitting proposals to improve connectivity in areas of need. Broadband projects had to deliver at least 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload; cellular projects had to provide access at the latest generally deployed mobile technology (currently LTE); infrastructure had to be scalable for future needs.
Good to know
- Notes: Historical program. Contact listed on the page: [email protected].
Evidence from the official page
- amount“investing $300 million over four years” source ↗
- deadline“August 21, 2020 – deadline for Stage 1 applications” source ↗
- deadline“January 8, 2021 – deadline for Stage 1 applications” source ↗
- eligibility“provide broadband connectivity speeds of at least 50 megabits per second ( Mbps ) download and 10 Mbps upload or greater for end users” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-09 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.