Atlantic First Nation Tech Services

05/27/2026

Did you know that Read&Write by Texthelp is an available tool in your browser’s extension bar, ready to transform how your students interact with digital content? Learn more here.

05/20/2026

On Friday, November 14, the IWK Children’s Hospital Pulmonary Function Lab in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada eHealth, the Atlantic First Nation Tech Services, and Levitt-Safety collaborated to offer the third spirometry training course for Atlantic Indigenous communities. Learn more here.

On Friday, November 14, the IWK Children’s Hospital Pulmonary Function Lab in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada eHealth, the Atlantic First Nation Tech Services, and Levitt-Safety collaborated to offer the third spirometry training course for Atlantic Indigenous communities. Learn more h...

05/13/2026

As students transition into later elementary and junior high grades, they often gain increased independence, including access to personal devices like smartphones. While phones can be distracting, they can also be powerful support tools when used intentionally. learn more here.

05/06/2026

This post highlights two new AFNTS staff members: Jenna Pierce and Sunshine Smith. Learn more about them here.

04/29/2026

AFNTS believes in promoting tech innovation and community involvement. We're proud to showcase a school excelling in tech. Learn more here.

04/22/2026

The Health Hub continues to grow as a vital resource for Atlantic First Nations health professionals. From increased user engagement to expanded technical features. Learn more here.

03/27/2026

Community Mobile Service Reliability & Affordability Survey

Atlantic First Nation Tech Services is gathering feedback for an active CRTC proceeding: "Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2026-9." The CRTC (Canadian Radio-television & Telecommunications Commission) is an independent public tribunal that regulates and supervises broadcasting and telecommunications in Canada to ensure services are competitive, affordable, and serve the public interest.

The primary goal of this proceeding is to fix a long-standing frustration in Canada: the gap between what telecom companies claim their coverage is and what people actually experience on the ground.

The CRTC is specifically asking whether coverage maps reflect real-world experience. This creates an opportunity to put evidence on the record showing where the data does not align with lived experience in First Nation communities.

We invite you to share your experience with mobile phone service in your community as part of this CRTC proceeding. Click the link below to participate in the Community Mobile Service Reliability & Affordability Survey

https://forms.gle/8RQY6WBMqZzUbjrz5

WHY THIS MATTERS?

The information collected in this proceeding will directly inform future regulatory decisions about telecommunications services in Canada. In particular, the CRTC relies on real-world reporting—your experiences—to determine whether existing services are considered “good enough.” These decisions can have long-term consequences. For example, if the CRTC determines that mobile services meet certain standards, it may allow companies to reduce or remove other types of infrastructure, such as traditional landline (copper) networks.

WHY YOUR INPUT IS IMPORTANT?

In many remote and Indigenous communities, service can vary widely depending on location, infrastructure, and weather conditions. These realities are not always visible in official coverage maps or industry reports.

By sharing your experience, you help ensure that:
-Gaps in service are recognized
-The reliability of networks is accurately understood
-Emergency communication needs are taken into account
-Decisions are based on real conditions, not assumptions

A few final points for those willing to provide their feedback via the survey:
-There are no right or wrong answers; what matters most is your experience
-Time commitment is approximately 5 minutes
-Your identity will remain anonymous

The purpose of this survey is to gather your feedback regarding an active CRTC proceeding (Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2026-9). Its primary goal is to fix a long-standing frustration in Canada: the gap between what telecom companies claim their coverage is and what people actually experience...

02/18/2026

We have another update for the Atlantic First Nation Health Hub. Learn more here.

02/11/2026

When submitting a support ticket, the information you provide can help us diagnose and resolve your issue quickly. For more information, please click here.

02/04/2026

The network expansion project has been gaining momentum since we returned from Summer Break. Learn more here.