Ontario announces it is bringing high-speed internet to 266,000 unserved homes and businesses

Ontario announced it is bringing high-speed internet access to up to 266,000 unserved homes and businesses.

The province says it has signed agreements with eight internet service providers to bring access to as many as 339 municipalities across Ontario.

The internet service providers were selected through a two-stage competitive process. They are part of Ontario’s investment of around $4 billion to bring access to high-speed internet across the province.

“Our government is ensuring every community in Ontario has access to reliable high-speed internet,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, in a statement. “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, 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.”