Broadband expanding in Huron County

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Ontario Construction News staff writer

Internet service will expand next year across Huron County through 10 contracts for broadband infrastructure.

The governments of Canada and Ontario each committed up to $2.4 million to create more economic and educational opportunities in rural, remote and underserved areas.

Construction of the infrastructure networks will be completed by February 2022 and projects are valued at $15 million and will deliver reliable internet access to more homes and businesses in underserved areas of the community.

The contracts to expand fibre-optic broadband services in Huron County were awarded by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Inc., a not-for-profit corporation initiated by local municipalities to address connectivity in Southwestern Ontario. To date, more than 3,000 households and businesses in Southwestern Ontario have received access to improved broadband through SWIFT.

“I am proud of the progress our government has made, in collaboration with our partners, towards reaching our goal of connecting all Canadian homes and businesses to high-speed Internet.” said Kitchener-Conestoga MP Tim Louis. “Today’s announcement will bring fast and reliable broadband access to more than 1,850 homes and businesses.”

Efforts continue to bridge the gaps in broadband access in Southwestern Ontario, as part of a combined federal – provincial investment of more than $191 million to bring fast, reliable and affordable internet to thousands of homes and businesses. This will allow communities to attract new businesses, strengthen local economies and create more well-paying jobs and opportunities in rural Ontario.

“The construction of broadband infrastructure in Huron County will help businesses to expand, help create new job opportunities and connect more people to the services and information they need,” said the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs.

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