CENGN announces rural Ontario broadband project using micro-duct technology

ALNWICK/HALDIMAND TOWNSHIP, Ont. — Canada’s Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) announced today the launch of a $1-million fibre-to-the-home project which will bring enhanced broadband access to Alnwick/Haldimand Township located in southern central Ontario. ISP Algonquin Fiber has been selected to install more than 16 kilometres of fibre to connect 150 homes with high-speed Internet access (100 Mbps down/100 Mbps up) along Shelter Valley Road, Vernonville Road and east along Dudley Road to Purdy Corners. Algonquin Fiber will use micro-duct technology to provide FTTH services to residents very cost effectively, says CENGN’s press release. The project is part...