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Work begins this month to connect about 1,300 households and businesses to high-speed internet in several Almaguin Highlands communities.
Lakeland Networks of Bracebridge is carrying out the $4.8-million fibre internet project.
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The federal government’s Universal Broadband Funding program is contributing $3.1 million toward the project, while Lakeland is putting up $1.7 million for a 75-25 split in cost-sharing.
The federal funding falls under Project ROBIN, the Rural Ontario Broadband Internet Network, and will introduce high speed internet to businesses and homes in South River, Machar, Sundridge, Lake Bernard, Burk’s Falls, Katrine and Emsdale.