High-speed internet deal includes Leeds Grenville

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The Ontario government has signed a $1.25\u002Dbillion agreement with eight service providers to provide high\u002Dspeed internet access to as many as 266,000 homes and…

“This competitive process is the first of its kind in Canada and has led to an unprecedented market response and commitment to deliver high-speed internet connections to communities that have been left underserved until now,” Michael Lindsay, president and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario, said in a news release Thursday.

Communities, including those in Greater Napanee, Frontenac County and Addington Highlands will be served by Bell Canada, which has received $483.8 million in provincial funding. Xplornet will also be serving Frontenac, as well as the Frontenac Islands, Kingston and Loyalist.Article content

 

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