Connecting More Homes & Businesses in Simcoe County to Broadband

Connectivity

Construction of broadband infrastructure has begun in Simcoe County, which will connect more than 11,000 homes and businesses to fast, reliable internet service. This will help create more economic and educational opportunities in rural, remote and underserved areas of the county. The Governments of Canada and Ontario each committed $9 million to fund these broadband […]

Historic Investment Plan Ensures Access to High-Speed Internet for All

Connectivity

Ontario is moving forward with its ambitious plan to bring high-speed internet to all communities across the province. Ontario announced in March its bold commitment of nearly $4 billion to connect every region to high-speed internet by the end of 2025. This is the largest single investment in high-speed internet, in any province, by any […]

Simcoe County to receive $41 million in broadband upgrades

Connectivity

Today Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) announced it has awarded $41.1 million in funding to support six fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) projects across Simcoe County. This investment is set to expand broadband services for almost 13,000 households and businesses in Simcoe County that have limited to no connectivity. “As a region with a diverse range of rural […]

Tiny Township study could help address internet speed issues

Connectivity

The Township of Tiny has partnered with the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) to collect the latest detailed information relating to internet speeds accessed by local residents and businesses within Tiny. Through this partnership the Township is providing access to CIRA’s Internet Performance Test, which can be used on any kind of device without needing […]