Canadian Broadband Coverage by Hexagon Grid and Road Segments

National Broadband Data from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada provides coverage information for existing broadband service providers across Canada. Data is aggregated over a grid of hexagons covering roughly 25 square km each and also projected onto 250-meter road segments. The dataset was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze broadband availability for download/upload speed markers (5/1, 10/2, 25/5, 50/10 Mbps) across the hexagonal grid.
• Map internet service provider coverage and associated technology types for specific geographic regions in Canada.
• Model broadband access at a granular level using the pseudo-household statistical model (NBD PHH Speeds) data.
• Perform network analysis along road infrastructure using the 250-meter road segment (NBD Roads) data layer.

Strengths

• Data is aggregated over a standardized hexagonal grid with cells covering approximately 25 square kilometers.
• Includes multiple presentation layers aligned with the official National Broadband Map.
• Offers two spatial representations: a hexagonal grid and 250-meter road segments for different analytical needs.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column details, and total geographic sample size are not provided.
• Broadband availability is reported only where more than 75% of dwellings in a hexagon have access, which may mask granular gaps.

Provenance

Source

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).

Collection Method

Aggregated coverage information from service providers, modeled using a pseudo-household statistical model and projected onto road networks.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Canada