PUSLINCH, Ont. – Clearcable announced today it will begin work with the Township of Puslinch to improve broadband services for local citizens.
The township has partnered with Clearcable and the University of Guelph R2B2 Project (regional and rural broadband) to assess the current status, define technology options, and create an overall broadband strategy that will pave the way for new services for citizens and businesses.
The township will seek all options for federal, provincial, and local service provider support to improve internet service in the area and will leverage Clearcable’s expertise in service provider and municipal networking to build the required technical plan and business case, and to provide the detailed information necessary for the application or opportunity evaluation process, says the press release.
“Municipalities are in the best position to intimately understand the needs of their constituents,” said Clearcable founder Rob McCann, in the release. “Working together with Puslinch’s dedicated civic leadership team and the researchers of the R2B2 Project will yield solid viable solutions for the unique geography of the Township.”.
The residents of Puslinch are not far from major cities (Highway 401 cuts right through), but it suffers from poor broadband, regardless. “Our citizens need the same broadband services they see in major cities,” said Puslinch CAO Glenn Schwendinger. “Our broadband strategy project, taking advantage of Clearcable’s nearby expertise, will deliver value to our community and help accelerate broadband improvements.”
“The entire council and I are excited to partner with Clearcable and the University of Guelph to provide the highest opportunity for increased high-speed internet service in Puslinch. There has never been a time in the Internet’s existence that high quality, high speed connection is so essential to everyone,” added Puslinch Mayor and Wellington county councillor James Seeley.
