Introduction

As part of the Connecting British Columbia program, Regional Connectivity Plan funding is available to support regional districts and communities in completing a technical infrastructure assessment. In order to access the funds, regional districts and communities must perform key planning assessments prior to submitting their application including a comprehensive inventory of connectivity in the region. The information gathered in this Internet Service Providers (ISP) Regional Connectivity Information form will be used in-part to build this connectivity plan for the region.

Section 1: Contact Information

Applicant Contact Information

Organization:	Scope/service area:
Representative/primary contact:	Position/title:
Phone number:	Email:	Date form completed:

ISP Contact Information

Internet service provider (ISP):
Representative/primary contact:	Position/title:
Phone number:	Email:	Date form completed:

Please complete the applicable sections as required and return to the community (applicant) contact identified above.

Section 2: Regional Connectivity

Transport/Backbone Capabilities (to be filled out by the ISP)

Identify the locations where you own and operate transport/backbone infrastructure within the service area and specify the technology used to provide transport to last-mile infrastructure (e.g. fibre optics, microwave transmission). The sample table below can be used as a guide however the information may be provided in your preferred format.

Please include:

•	Current transport/backbone technology

•	Closest PoP locations

•	PoP bandwidth capacity (Gbps)

•	PoP remaining capacity

Current transport/backbone:	Closest PoP location(s):	PoP bandwidth capacity (Gbps):	PoP remaining capacity (Gbps):

Last-Mile Capabilities (to be filled out by the ISP)

Identify the locations where you currently provide last-mile internet services within the service area and specify the technology used to distribute internet service to the end user (e.g. fibre, cable, wireless). The sample table below can be used as a guide however the information may be provided in your preferred format.

Please include:

•	Location

•	Current last-mile technology

•	Highest speed of broadband offered in the area (upload/download speeds)

Location:	Current last-mile technology:	Highest speed of broadband offered in the area to the end user:	50/10 capable with minor upgrades*:
Download (Mbps):	Upload (Mbps):

*Note: Minor upgrades are defined as upgrades to network equipment such as: routers, switches, and interface cards but do not include items such as: conduit, cable/fibre drops or the construction of new towers.

Section 3: Priority Locations

Priority Locations (to be filled out by the Applicant)

In the table below, the regional district or community has identified priority locations for improved connectivity services:

Location:	Current infrastructure:	Issue:	Desired service:
e.g. Blackacre residential subdivision	Coax Cable	Blackacre currently does not have a high school. Internet connections are unreliable and unable to provide residence with sufficient access to online distance education.	50/10 Mbps minimum

Estimated Capital Costs (to be filled out by the ISP)

Based on the priorities listed in table above, please provide a technology solution and cost estimate for upgrading to the desired service. The sample table below can be used as a guide however the information may be provided in your preferred format.

Location:	Type of service:	Estimated capital cost:

Support/Contact

If you have a question regarding the requested information for the Regional Connectivity Plan, support is available from program staff at:

Northern Development Initiative Trust
301-1268 Fifth Avenue
Prince George, BC V2L 3L2

250-561-2525
connectingbc@northerndevelopment.bc.ca
www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca