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Alberta Satellite Internet Rebate: What It Pays and How to Apply
The Government of Alberta's Alberta Satellite Rebate Program gives eligible rural households a one-time rebate of up to $1,000 for satellite internet hardware, installation and applicable taxes. It covers purchases made between August 11, 2026 and March 31, 2027. Everything on this page is from the official program page, read October 26, 2026 and checked again October 28, 2026. Check it before you buy, because the province can change the terms.
Who qualifies
- Rural and remote Alberta residents living in a household without access to high-speed broadband may be eligible.
- "High-speed" here means a connection of at least 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload, with latency of 50 milliseconds or less.
- The program page has an address checker: you enter your address and drop a pin on your home. Eligibility is based on broadband coverage data that is updated from time to time and may not reflect all service, and every location is subject to a final eligibility review.
- If the map says you have high-speed service but you don't, the program accepts emails from all active internet providers in the area confirming that 50/10 Mbps service cannot be provided at your address.
What the rebate covers
- Low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet hardware, such as a dish and receiver kit, bought from an authorized vendor
- Installation services and supplies, such as mounting poles or kits, extra cable and brackets
- Applicable taxes on the eligible hardware and installation
It does not cover optional accessories such as Wi-Fi routers or extenders, monthly service or subscription fees, monthly hardware rental fees, purchases to connect a business, or anything bought before August 11, 2026 or after March 31, 2027. The program page says Starlink kits currently meet the speed requirements and that other suppliers may be added during the intake period.
Limits
- The maximum is $1,000 per eligible household, one rebate per household.
- Both owners and renters are eligible.
- Each verified alberta.ca account can apply for up to 2 households; owners of more than two eligible properties can request more through the program's appeal process.
How to apply
- Check your address on the program page.
- Buy the hardware from an authorized vendor and pay for hardware and installation up front. Keep the receipts.
- Register for a verified alberta.ca account.
- Apply for the rebate after your first month of service. Applications go through the program portal between August 11, 2026 and March 31, 2027, with all eligible receipts and invoices and your direct deposit information.
Planning the install on an acreage
The rebate covers installation supplies such as poles and extra cable, which is where acreage installs differ from town ones. A dish on a pole away from trees, or on an outbuilding with the router in the house, often needs a longer cable run or a separate network link between buildings. If you are hiring help, compare quotes for the same scope:
- Starlink installation: dish mounting, cable routing and setup
- Starlink with property-wide Wi-Fi: coverage across the yard and outbuildings (the Wi-Fi routers and extenders themselves are not rebate-eligible)
To see what else is available at your address before deciding, use the Alberta internet map, which shows official fibre, cable, fixed wireless and satellite availability and measured speeds nearby.