North Okanagan communities finally get high-speed internet
People and businesses in five communities around Vernon now have access to high-speed internet services.
“Connectivity is critical for jobs, employment and to stay connected to family, friends and loved ones,” Lisa Beare, minister of citizens’ services, said in a press release. “One of the main drivers of economic success is to ensure every rural, remote community of the province has access to high-speed internet. That’s why we are accelerating our goal to connect every household in B.C. to high-speed internet by 2027.”Fixed wireless infrastructure needed for high-speed connectivity is installed for 288 households in the Coldstream, Priest’s Valley 6, Cosens Bay, Parker Cove Delta and Bouleau Lake Road areas.
The cost of the upgrade was approximately $126,000, with as much as $56,000 contributed by the province through the Connecting British Columbia program and administered by the Northern Development Initiative Trust.The province’s investment was matched with as much as $56,000 in federal funding. The remaining cost of as much as $12,700 was contributed by Kelowna-based internet service provider ispeed Communications.
“The demand for high-speed internet to rural communities during the COVID-19 pandemic grew significantly,” said Dave Bradich, president, ispeed Communications. “We are pleased to have received federal and provincial government assistance to provide speeds of 50/10 Mbps with unlimited usage.”
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