Next Generation Technology
Looking seven generations into the future — the fibre-optic cable that is utilized by the Rapid Lynx network is highly scalable ‘next generation’ technology with the longest functional life of any other network technology, will serve generations of First Nations community members for decades to come. The Matawa Peoples’ Network will be revolutionary and transformative, especially to the communities who have relied on dated internet technology up to 2022 – 2023.
Indigenous Broadband Ownership
Being a member of the First Mile Consortium, we utilize the ‘First Mile Approach’ to network infrastructure development which includes local broadband ownership and control over local telecom networks and infrastructure while we are building the Matawa Peoples’ fibre-to-the-home network.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to bring affordable and reliable
internet services to our First Nation communities.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2022 THUNDER BAY, Ontario, and DENVER, Colo. (June 6, […]
THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa First Nations today welcomed provincial investments for the Rapid Lynx broadband project as announced by Premier Doug Ford, Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure. The investment of $30 million is provided through the Ontario’s Broadband and Cellular […]
THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa First Nations (MFN) today announced that they joined the First Mile Connectivity Consortium (FMCC), a national organization of First Nations community-based telecommunications organization established to support remote and rural communities’ efforts to develop essential and appropriate broadband connections. MFNM joined in order to build more capacity for the Rapid Lynx project. Other […]