Good news for homes and businesses in Huron County.
The provincial and Federal governments have each committed $2.4 million to bring improved modern broadband to more than 1850 homes and businesses.
Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology will be in charge of installing the network with services slated to start in February of 2022.
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Construction has started on three more projects to bring high-speed broadband to underserved parts of rural Grey-Bruce.
The Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) projects in South Bruce Peninsula, West Grey and Meaford, valued at a combined $5.5 million, are expected to make reliable broadband available to 1,200 homes and businesses.
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Grey County Warden Selwyn Hicks, a SWIFT board member, said he’s thrilled the broadband projects are now underway, but his focus is on seeing the so-called SWIFT 2.0 GigaProject get off the ground.
Good news for homes and businesses in Huron County.
The provincial and Federal governments have each committed $2.4 million to bring improved modern broadband to more than 1850 homes and businesses.
Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology will be in charge of installing the network with services slated to start in February of 2022.
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WINGHAM, ONT. High-speed, fibre-optic broadband internet will soon be available to nearly 2000 more residents of Huron County, as $15 million in internet upgrades have been approved by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology, better known as SWIFT. Ten projects covering 335 kilometres of under serviced parts of Huron County will be covered by the federal, provincial, and municipal funding. “Access to reliable broadband service is essential for Huron County to maintain our vibrant, connected, and prosperous community,” said Huron County Warden Glen McNeil. “The pandemic has only further highlighted the importance of reliable internet. Access to broadband is essential for people to be able to connect, learn, and do business. This announcement is wonderful news for our community.”