Deferral Implementation Schedule
Submitted by Bell Aliant to CRTC on 26 Feb 10

On 26 Feb 10, Bell Aliant submitted their schedule for the implementation of the HSPA 3G proposal submitted on 15 Jan 10. The full version is available for download in ZIP format at the CRTC website:
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/PartVII/eng/2008/8638/c12_200817505.htm

A big surprise was that Bell Aliant listed all the communities identified in the original 2007 document submitted to the CRTC and approved in principle in the CRTC Telecom Decision 2008-1.

In the case of the Algoma District, 5 areas were listed whereas only 3 areas were identified as Deferral Account areas in the database used for the Broadband Canada program. The impact of the two programs using what appear to be different databases is unknown at this time as Broadband Canada has yet to make any vendor selection announcements.

The other area of concern is the rather extended timeline with the first Algoma District area not receiving service until 2012.

Deferral Account Maps as Submitted by Bell Aliant in 2007
Deferral Account areas marked in Purple
No map available for Echo Bay