The province is investing to expand connectivity and build high speed internet access in rural and Indigenous communities along B.C.’s highways.
As part of B.C.’s Economic Recovery Plan, the one time commitment of $90 million for the Connecting British Columbia program will target connectivity infrastructure projects for a new Economic Recovery Intake. The projects will bring more modern internet access to workers, students, families and businesses throughout rural B.C..
The work completed as part of this funding is expected to bring or improve connectivity in 200 communities. Projects supported through this funding will include technologies such as fibre, satellite and Wi-Fi to deliver a broader range of connectivity.
Applications will begin being accepted next month in October. Internet service providers must complete their projects by Oct. 2021.
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