PointNet says launch remains planned despite funding shortfall

Jan 22, 2026

An emailed update from Bob Hillman says PointNet aims for a service launch this year but lacks government grant funding, plans to pursue partnerships with major telecom providers, and emphasizes reliability and wireless backup for resilience.

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PRCAC read an emailed update from Bob Hillman reporting that PointNet aims to move toward a service launch this year despite the absence of a government grant. The email noted local market competition from Whitby Telecom and Whatcom PUD and said PointNet was pursuing partnerships with a major telecom provider to augment limited local resources.

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