NORFOLK COUNTY — The Ontario government announced today a $1.8 million broadband network partly funded by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) and being built by Execulink Telecom will bring high-speed Internet to more than 890 homes and businesses in Long Point and Old Cut in Norfolk County by mid-June.
According to a government press release, the Canadian and Ontario governments are each providing up to $592,000 in funding toward the project, which was awarded to Execulink in January 2020. At that time, the project was expected to be completed with services available by early 2021.
Updated information on SWIFT’s approved projects webpage indicates the project’s expected completion date is June 15, 2022.
In May 2021, Execulink announced it had completed another broadband project in Norfolk County, awarded at the same time as the project in Long Point and Old Cut.
“SWIFT, in partnership with the governments of Ontario and Canada, is pleased to mark the start of construction on a high-speed fibre-optic network in Norfolk County that will provide almost 900 homes and businesses throughout the communities of Long Point and Old Cut with access to fast reliable internet connectivity,” said Gary McNamara, SWIFT board chair, in the government’s press release.
“Together with our partners, SWIFT continues to drive forward with its Southwestern Ontario broadband expansion plan and today’s announcement is positive news for the residents of Norfolk County as these new connections will further support greater social and economic growth throughout the region.”
