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The State of Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Broadband Funding

Three years ago, COVID-19 lockdowns forced millions of Canadians to work, learn and access vital services like telemedicine from home. While the transition was easy for those in urban areas with access to reliable, high-speed internet, those living in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities couldn’t keep up. Rural communities have struggled with accessing high-speed internet… Read More»

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High-Speed Remote Internet Connectivity for Forestry, Agriculture, and Oil & Gas Operations

Communication is a crucial aspect of any business, especially for industries that operate in remote locations. From employee safety to lost productivity, industries like forestry, agriculture, and oil and gas face challenges in regions where telecommunications networks are unreliable or non-existent. This blog will look at the challenges faced when operating in remote areas and… Read More»

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Delivering LEO Satellite Connectivity to Canada’s High North  

As we start the new year, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity continues to emerge as an accessible and cost-effective communications solution for government customers around the World. The number of countries pursuing LEO satellite communications is expanding at pace with more and more government agencies recognizing its application across an increasing number of use… Read More»

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Top 5 Blog Posts of 2022

With 2023 in full swing, we’d like to look back at some of our most popular blog posts of 2022. Check out our top 5 most popular blog posts. The Impact of Outages In December 2022, the government of Canada released a list of the top 10 weather stories of the year. The top two… Read More»

Why Rural Broadband Solutions Are a Worthy Investment

Broadband networks are critical for rural communities. High-speed internet powers business, healthcare, education, agriculture, and more. Unfortunately, rural broadband solutions are also expensive and rural broadband funding can be complicated. Because a significant investment is required, rural broadband networks are typically a low priority for large telcos. Those corporations can enjoy a greater ROI from… Read More»

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The Role of Broadband in Canada’s AgTech Revolution

Agricultural technology (AgTech) is changing the way farms operate. By leveraging new technologies, farms can produce more crops while reducing environmental impacts. Technology helps farmers do more with less, and with the job vacancy rate for agriculture higher than in other industries, farmers need all the help they can get. An RBC report predicts that… Read More»

Joe Hickey: ROCK Networks Bridging Gaps In Communications With Innovative, Future-Proof Communication Solutions

Ottawa, ON – Dec 6, 2022: Joe Hickey, our President and CEO, was exclusively interviewed by Made in CA to discuss the vision of ROCK Networks becoming the communities’ premier provider of digital infrastructure. In this interview, Mr. Hickey also talked about the company’s background, challenges, and plan for the next five years of bridging… Read More»