Bringing High-Speed Internet Access to More Businesses

eAwazLocal News

Ontario – Ontario has finalized agreements totalling more than $2.3 billion for nearly 200 high-speed internet and cellular projects across the province. As part of these agreements, the Ontario government is announcing the internet service providers for 14 high-speed internet projects that will receive over $8.4 million in provincial funding through the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program. Details are also available on the new interactive map.

Project details:

Internet Service ProviderCommunities to benefitMaximum Provincial InvestmentEstimated Number of Homes/Businesses with Increased Access to High-Speed Internet
Bell CanadaMaxville, TamworthUp to $747,555Up to 610
Bell CanadaSioux Narrow-Nestor FallsUp to $38,500Up to 15
Bruce TelecomKincardine, Saugeen ShoresUp to $542,799Up to 255
Cogeco ConnexionCosy Cove, Foxboro, Moira, Phillipston, Roslin, Stirling, Thomasburg, Tweed, West Huntingdon Station, Zion HillUp to $2,212,423Up to 3,595
Cogeco ConnexionBala, MacTier, Port CarlingUp to $727,471Up to 773
Community Network Partners Inc.Brunswick House First Nation, Chapleau Cree First Nation, Dubreuilville, Hornepayne, Michipicoten First Nation, Michipicoten River (Wawa), Pic Mobert First Nation, WawaUp to $1,416,643Up to 2,797
Moose Factory Cable Inc., and Moosonee Cable Inc.MoCreebec Eeyoud, Moose Cree First Nation, MoosoneeUp to $422,164Up to 1,575
Nexicom Inc.Hiawatha First NationsUp to $409,742Up to 376
Quadro CommunicationsLucan BiddulphUp to $307,327Up to 108
Vianet Inc.Hammertown, King Creek, Lloydtown, Pottageville, SnowballUp to $599,181Up to 317
Vianet Inc.Bethesda, Cedar Valley, Pine Orchard, PleasantvilleUp to $637,263Up to 376
WTC CommunicationsNewboroUp to $54,250Up to 81
WTC CommunicationsRideau FerryUp to $282,862Up to 337
WTC CommunicationsDelta, ElginUp to $43,480Up to 114