PEI Broadband Fund for Residents

The PEI Broadband Fund for Residents program has undergone revisions effective June 9th, 2025. Please read carefully for changes to this program.  

The PEI Broadband Fund for Residents provides funding to residential civic addresses that do not currently have access to a high-speed internet service provider in their local area. Residential civic addresses without access to high-speed internet (up to 50 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload) may qualify for funding to improve broadband service. 

The PEI Broadband Fund for Residents covers the one-time costs for eligible residences to set up a high-speed internet solution, including hardware, taxes, shipping and installation (maximum of $350 including HST for a registered business to install), up to a maximum of $1,000. 

Request for payment on applications approved prior to June 9th, 2025, must be received no later than December 9th, 2025. 

Am I eligible for funding?

PEI broadband funding is offered to residences that do not have access to a 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload service from any internet service provider.

New project submissions from an applicant in default on any reporting, project completion or financial obligation to Innovation PEI will not be reviewed until a resolution to the default is reached.

How do I apply, and what information do I need?

To apply for funding from the PEI Broadband Fund for Residents, you must first submit an application using the Apply/Claim Now button below. Applicants must first receive pre-approval of the project prior to the start of any work, purchase of equipment, or any expenses being incurred for the project. Any expenses incurred before the submission and approval of an application are NOT eligible. Please keep your submission ID number (provided once the application is submitted) for future project reference.

The application must be completed in full. An application is considered to be complete and received when all required information has been submitted to Innovation PEI.  When filling in the application, you will need:

• Contact information, including residential civic address, email address, and phone number; 
• Speed test of current service (found here: https://www.speedtest.net/)
• Current internet service provider and service (located on your internet bill), if applicable,
• A quote for the proposed project, on letterhead from an internet service provider including:
  • Itemization of equipment for the proposed work, 
  • Breakdown of each cost, 
  • Total cost of the proposed project, and 
  • Expected internet service (internet speed).

Innovation PEI will review your application for eligibility in order of submission. You may be contacted by a representative of Innovation PEI to confirm that all internet options have been explored.  When the application review is complete, you will receive an email notification informing you of the results.  Please check your spam often.

How do I make a claim?

If an application is determined to be eligible, an approval email notification will be sent and include instructions on the claim process (how to request payment).  If you receive an approval notification, you may begin your internet service improvement project. When the work is complete (equipment installed and you have delivery of internet service), you may make your claim. Claims must be submitted within six months of the ISP invoice date.

To make your claim, you will need:

• To submit an online claim using the Apply/Claim button below.  
  • If you did not pay the invoice, submit the ISP invoice outlining:  
    • Itemization of equipment used on the project;
    • Breakdown of each cost;
    • Total cost of project work completed; and
    • Identification of internet speed upon completion of the installation.
    • Speed test of new service (found here: https://www.speedtest.net/ )
    • Signature of the resident that the work has been completed
  • If you paid the ISP invoice: 
    • Submit the ISP Invoice that includes the information outlined above;
    • Proof of payment;
    • Speed test of the new service (found here: https://www.speedtest.net/ )
    • Copy of a void cheque for direct deposit to your bank account; and
    • Verify eligible project costs have been incurred and paid.

When is the deadline for your claim for your project?  

Once your project is complete and you have invoices and proof of payments, you may request payment.  The request for payment must be made no later than six months after the ISP invoice date.

Please review the Terms and Conditions of this program prior to submitting your application. 

View the full terms and conditions.

Do you have questions? 

Contact: myinternet@gov.pe.ca  

You can view our frequently asked questions.