PMCN Presentation to Muskoka Tourism By Stuart Morley Executive Director www.pmcn.ca April 21, 2017

Who feels the need… the need for more speed?

www.connectednorth.ca

Pop Quiz?

Pop Quiz?

South Korea to introduce the 5G network in 2018 when the Olympic Winter Games.

Self-driving shuttle buses and drone deliveries in PyeongChang.

Spectators will have 360-degree capabilities

5G Adds network speed

There is no longer a network disruption 3G and 4G network connection usually becomes slow when used in a crowded place. This problem will not occur on the network 5G.

5G available in 2020

Self driving cars need 5G

Levels of autonomy for self-driving cars Level two – most cars today Level three - drivers can turn away in well-understood environments such as motorway driving but must be ready to take back control Level four – the automated system can control the vehicle in most environments. Level five - full autonomy – Telsa is ready as soon as it is permitted

Who, What, How? We are: Parry Sound Muskoka Community Network (PMCN) FedNor funded agency

1. Volunteer board with 2 paid professionals 2. Cover Parry Sound District (south of Burks Falls) and Muskoka 3. 3 year funding

Who, What, How?

What we do it: 1. Support “demand side” projects to encourage businesses to use more

digital technology to grow their businesses and create jobs 2. Promote “supply side” projects for fibre, Wi-Fi and satellite coverage

PMCN Track record: 1. Demand side: Funded 500 businesses with BEAM grants 2. Supply Side: Over 120 “line of sight”, cost effective towers

Regional Deadlines April 15, 2017 | Parry Sound & area May 15, 2017 | Muskoka Lakes, Georgian Bay & area May 31, 2017 | Gravenhurst & area September 15, 2017 | Bracebridge & area September 30, 2017 | Huntsville, Lake of Bays & area October 15, 2017 | Parry Sound & area November 15, 2017 | Muskoka Lakes, Georgian Bay & area November 30, 2017 | Gravenhurst & area January 31, 2018 | Bracebridge & area February 15, 2018 | Huntsville, Lake of Bays & area February 28, 2018 | Parry Sound & area

Project 1:

Project 2: Town Crier

Free wi-fi more important than free breakfast!

Project 3: Supporting ISPs

Project 3: Supporting ISPs

Innovation Prize Winner Ten Thousand Dollars $10,000

Project 4: Founders Circle & Impact Awards

Other Projects: dependent on additional funding 1. FAB LAB / Fab Academy - students learn how to prototype

ideas through many hours of hands-on experience with digital fabrication tools.

2. Artists in Residence Program - Canada wide finalist exhibition – Artists as drivers of economic development

3. Regional Innovation Strategy – to match bottom up innovation with top down funding

4. Digital Leadership Program – learning to play nice in the sandbox

Our Ask… from you today?

1. Speed test your internet connection at www.connectednorth.ca

2. Pass the word on BEAM Grants 3. Nominations for Founders Circle and IMPACT Awards 4. Help promote high speed internet/ broadband coverage

Thank you