Alberta SuperNet

Through SuperNet, Alberta provides affordable high-speed network connectivity and Internet access to all schools, post-secondary institutions, libraries, hospitals, provincial government buildings and regional health authorities (over 4,700 sites). SuperNet also ensures that businesses and residences in over 420 communities have access to high-speed Internet at competitive rates.

SuperNet is a Government of Alberta initiative led by Alberta Innovation and Science. The SuperNet vendor for Alberta's learning sector, Axia SuperNet, has detailed information on the SuperNet build available on its SuperNet Management Portal.

SuperNet Service Funding Update

As part of the Alberta government’s commitment to improving broadband connectivity, Alberta Education will be increasing SuperNet Service Funding across the province’s K-12 education sector.

Effective January 1, 2012, SuperNet Service Funding will increase to $700 per month per site to cover the cost of at least 20Mb/s bandwidth.  This increase reflects an evolving reality in schools where the demand for bandwidth is growing considerably, due to the proliferation of online content, such as streaming video from LearnAlberta.ca and other external sources, and a steep increase in the number of computers and other devices used in schools to support learning.

Please see the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) document for more information.

Contacts

Alberta Education's School Technology Sector (STS) is the primary contact for information on SuperNet related to the learning sector. For further information, contact:

Dave Hauschildt: Dave.Hauschildt@gov.ab.ca 780-415-0824

[toll-free call in Alberta by dialing 310-0000].

Updated September 2011