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Cogeco to bring high-speed internet to Campbellville, Ontario with federal-provincial funding

The governments of Canada and Ontario have awarded Cogeco Connexion with $2.4 million to bring high-speed internet access to Campbellville, Ontario.

The funding will benefit 299 homes. The two governments recently made several similar announcements, including awarding Bell a $13 million contract.

“We all know that internet is no longer a luxury in this day and age–it’s a necessity,” Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, said.

“Having fast, reliable internet helps rural Canadians by levelling the playing field to access essential services like health care and education, participate in the digital economy, or simply connect with loved ones.

The funding for the announcements comes from a $1.2 billion commitment the two governments made in July 2021.

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Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

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CityWest to bring high-speed internet access to 663 B.C. households

The federal government and the Province of British Columbia are investing $1.9 million for high-speed internet projects in Keats Island and New Brighton.

Telecom company CityWest is responsible for the two projects that will bring high-speed internet access to a combined 663 households.

The projects are providing more details on a joint announcement the two governments made back in May, committing $108 million towards internet projects for the province. 

The $108 million commitment falls into another, larger, agreement the two government bodies made, committing $830 million in March to connect all underserved communities in the province by 2027. 

“Connectivity has become an essential tool for accessing services, pursuing higher education and doing business in today’s world. Making sure every community has access to high-speed internet is an investment in our province’s success,” Lisa Beare, B.C’s Minister of Citizens’ Services, said.

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Source: Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada 

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April roundup: network expansions in Canada

Aerial view of mobile phone cell tower to illustrate lack of broadband internet service in rural areas and need for investment

Companies regularly make announcements detailing network expansions across Canada. While this is a step in the right direction, it’s challenging to keep track of all the projects.

To make it easier, MobileSyrup has put together a list of all network expansion projects made by telecom companies and government bodies alike and added them to a map you can access below.

Bell

April 1: Bell expands its fibre internet to Amherstburg, Ontario.

April 21: The company announces it will expand its pure fibre internet to Guelph, Ontario, impacting 44,000 homes and businesses.

Rogers

April 4: Rogers adds two more cell towers to its project closing the wireless gap along the Highway of Tears, bringing the total to 14.

April 19: The company announces it will release internet with 8Gbps speeds this summer in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland.

April 21: Rogers launches internet with 2.5Gbps for select customers.

Government of Canada

April 4: The federal government announced $20 a month internet for eligible seniors and low-income families through a partnership with 14 internet service providers.

April 19: The Governments of Canada and Ontario pledge $56 million for rural internet services.

April 22: The federal government invests more than a million dollars in funding high-speed internet access for rural Newfoundland and Labrador residents.

April 22: The Government of Canada invests $145 million to improve rural internet access in Ontario.

April 26: The government of Canada and Ontario detail $260 million for high-speed internet access in the province.

April 27: The federal government announces $5 million in funding for an internet project in Alberta.

Xplornet

April 5: The rural broadband provider completes its acquisition of Full Throttle Networks as it expands its presence in Manitoba.

April 8: Xplornet expands its fibre network to 270 homes in Vernon Bridge, PEI and surrounding communities.

April 21: The company starts construction on a broadband project in Brant County, Ontario, funded by the governments of Canada and Ontario and Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT).

TekSavvy

April 11: The ISP completes its fibre-to-the-home network in Thamesville, Ontario.

April 12: TekSavvy launches its fibre network in Wallaceburg, Ontario.

SaskTel

April 13: The company pledges $337 million worth of initiatives for Saskatchewan that will take place in 2022-2023.

Develop Nova Scotia

April 22: The provincial crown corporation is working with Eastlink and Bell to bring high-speed internet to 400 homes and businesses in Nova Scotia.

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