Government of Ontario launches high-speed Internet pilot project with Hydro One

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...