OTTAWA – The governments of Canada and Quebec announced today 1,171 households in Chisasibi, Quebec now have access to high-speed Internet.
“This was made possible thanks to a joint investment of $1,101,570 from the governments of Canada and Quebec in the Eeyou Communications Network and Kinwapt Cable Inc., as well as private investments from these service providers,” a press release says, adding the federal government’s contribution was made through the Universal Broadband Fund.
“We are thrilled to again be working in partnership with the governments of Canada and Quebec to deliver modern telecommunications services to the people of Eeyou Istchee,” said Cédric Melançon, director general, Eeyou Communications Network, said in the release.
“Thanks to this invaluable government support and to local Internet service provider Kinwapt Cable Inc., the community of Chisasibi will be able to enjoy modern telecommunications services that are essential for all Canadians.”
“Kinwapt Cable Inc., along with the Cree Nation of Chisasibi, is grateful for the opportunity to work with the Eeyou Communications Network and the Government of Canada,” said Hank House, general manager at Kinwapt Cable Inc., Cree Nation of Chisasibi.
“We at Kinwapt Cable Inc. acknowledge and appreciate the funding that allowed us to accomplish this task. The Kinwapt Technical team wishes to thank all involved in the project. Thanks go to the Government of Canada for the funding, to the Eeyou Communications Network and to everyone involved in making this project a reality. Chisasibi will now have sufficient bandwidth and be up to industry standards for the future.”
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