PICTOU COUNTY – Nova Scotia is investing $10.6 million into a Pictou County internet project to power more than 4,700 homes and businesses, a Tuesday press release said.
The money will be provided through the Nova Scotia Internet Funding Trust and will go to the fibre project that is expected to cost $53 million. The federal government in December committed up to $31 million to the project from the Universal Broadband Fund.
“The Nova Scotia Internet Funding Trust shares our commitment to provide Nova Scotians with high-speed internet access,” said Community Services Minister Karla MacFarlane, MLA for Pictou West, on behalf of Public Works Minister Kim Masland, who shares ministerial responsibility for Build Nova Scotia. “The Pictou County Rural Broadband Project is an important part of how we will achieve this, and together with our partners, we are pleased to support this expansion.”
In December, the county began rolling out a fixed wireless service until residents can get access to the fibre build. The province also offers a satellite internet rebate program, which provides up to $1,000 in the one-time costs of setting up satellite service.
