First project to receive funding under Universal Broadband Fund gets approved Netago Internet will be given $1 million to bring high-speed internet access to rural Albertans The federal government has approved the first project that will receive funding under the Universal Broadband Fund. Rural Economic Development Minister Maryam Monsef announced that the shovel-ready project approved for funding will bring high-speed internet access to rural Alberta residents. Netago Internet will be given $1 million to bring access to 7,179 underserved households in Starland County and Stettler County in Alberta by November 15th, 2021. Monsef said in a statement that this project âwill create jobs, increase health and safety, and ensure a stronger economic recovery for Albertans. It is the first of many projects our government will support to ensure every Canadian has access to this essential service.â