NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Northern Ontario learned a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among those lessons was how slow the internet is in rural and remote communities.
The economy is connected to the internet in so many ways; therefore, to remain a contributor those connections need to remain strong and not be bogged down by unexpected low bandwidth. “Our government is ensuring every community in Ontario has access to reliable high-speed internet,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “We are making tremendous progress towards building a stronger Ontario, where everyone will have access to health services, be able to work and learn online, and participate in the agriculture sector, while also helping to create jobs and invest in the future of our province, today and for generations to come.
“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,” said Michael Lindsay, President and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario. "We at Infrastructure Ontario are proud to help create a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.”
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