BRIGHTON – The Ontario government and Hydro One announced today they are launching a pilot project that will help provide nearly 1,450 homes and businesses in Brighton with access to high-speed Internet.
“The pilot will use the reach of the utility’s existing electrical infrastructure, and a network of fibre cables provided by Acronym Solutions Inc. (formerly Hydro One Telecom),” a Hydro One press release says.
Using Hydro One’s existing infrastructure, including hydro poles, will save time and money, a government press release explains.
“Our government is finding new and innovative ways to bring access to high-speed internet to every home and business in the province, and this pilot project in Brighton is another example of how we will achieve our goal of 100 per cent connectivity by the end of 2025,” said Kinga Surma, minister of infrastructure, in the release.
“By leveraging existing infrastructure and removing barriers to high-speed internet expansion, more Ontarians will be able to access better and faster internet services sooner.”
If the pilot project is successful in Brighton, it could lead to further exploration of high-speed Internet initiatives in similar communities, according to the press release.
