Alberta Satellite Rebate Program

Overview

Alberta's government is helping eligible households in rural and remote areas connect to high-speed satellite internet through the Alberta Satellite Rebate Program. Eligible households can receive a one-time rebate of up to $1,000 for satellite internet hardware, installation costs and applicable taxes.

Satellite internet is an internet connection that uses satellites in space rather than traditional wired or wireless networks. Satellite internet is often the only option for connecting some of Alberta’s hardest-to-reach households. 

Satellite internet uses small Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites that that are closer to earth than older communications satellites, which enables high-speed, responsive broadband internet. It is particularly suited to remote or underserved areas where land-based high-speed internet service is impractical and nonexistent.

About the program

Better internet access means better access to health care, education and economic opportunity. This rebate makes that a reality for Albertans in the hardest-to-connect households who are not served by high-speed internet and that are not included in government-funded broadband expansion projects.

For this program, a high-speed satellite internet service must meet or exceed these technical requirements:

• download speed: 50 megabits per second or faster
• upload speed: 10 megabits per second or faster
• latency (lag): 50 milliseconds or less

About the rebate

The Alberta Satellite Rebate Program provides a one-time rebate per household of up to $1,000 for LEO satellite internet hardware, installation and applicable taxes to help connect eligible Alberta households. If your household’s location is eligible and you meet program eligibility criteria, subscribe to satellite internet, pay for hardware and installation costs upfront (during the open rebate program period), then apply for the rebate through the program portal between July 16, 2026 and March 31, 2028.

Eligible expenses

Hardware must be purchased from an authorized vendor to be eligible for the rebate.

• LEO satellite internet hardware, such as a satellite dish and receiver kit from an authorized vendor
• installation services and supplies, such as mounting poles or kits, and/or additional cable and mounting brackets if needed (installers do not need to be authorized by the program for installation costs to be eligible). Eligibility is determined National broadband data information provided by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
• applicable taxes on eligible hardware and installation
• purchases made July 16, 2026 to March 31, 2027
  • To find local installation support, try searching online using terms such as: “satellite internet installer Alberta” or “rural internet installer Alberta,” or find a general tradesperson in your area that can assist. You may also wish to include the specific name of the satellite internet service in your search. Many qualified installers operate independently; you are encouraged to review options, compare quotes, and confirm experience before hiring.

Ineligible expenses

• optional accessories, such as Wi-Fi routers or extenders
• monthly internet service costs or subscription fees
• purchases to connect a business to high-speed satellite internet
• purchases made before July 16, 2026 or after March 31, 2027

Authorized Vendor List

Starlink kits currently meet the high-speed connection requirements. Other suppliers may be added during the program open intake period. Starlink kits can be purchased from Starlink and the following authorized vendors:

• Amazon
• Best Buy
• Home Depot
• London Drugs
• Visions Electronics
• Walmart

Program limits

• maximum rebate $1,000 for eligible expenses per eligible household
• each verified Alberta.ca account can apply for up to 2 households
  • If you own more than two eligible properties, you can use the appeal process to request additional rebates.
    Both owners and renters are eligible for the program, but only one rebate can be used per household. 

How to apply

• use the eligibility map to ensure your location is eligible
• register for a verified alberta.ca account, then apply for your rebate after your first month of service. Only purchases made during the open period are eligible for the rebate.
• all eligible receipts and invoices for the open period must be included along with direct deposit information, you will have the option to save before you submit

Eligibility map

Rural and remote Alberta residents living in a household without access to high-speed broadband may be eligible if there is no government-funded broadband expansion project that will serve their household. Enter your address and drop a pin on your home below to check.

Accepted address formats

• home address: e.g. 1234 street name, city
• legal land description: e.g. NW-11-005-12-W4
• GPS coordinates: e.g. 50.4342566°N 110.4534264°W

If your address is not eligible, check the related section below for information on other broadband projects that may be serving your area. If internet service providers in your area cannot or will not provide service, see how to appeal below.

How to appeal

Eligibility is based on federal broadband mapping data provided by ISED. If you believe your address has been incorrectly mapped, or that service in your area is unavailable despite showing as covered, you can submit an appeal though the program portal with the following information:

• The address in question.
• Proof from all internet service providers (ISPs) in the area that service is unavailable at that address. Acceptable proof includes:
  • An email from the ISP confirming that 50/10 Mbps service cannot be provided at the address.
  • A screenshot from the ISP's address checker showing that 50/10 Mbps service is not available.

You will also need to appeal if you are applying for more than 2 eligible households.

Related

• Alberta Broadband Strategy
• Alberta Broadband Fund
• Broadband projects