OTTAWA – A number of rural Eastern Ontario communities are next in line to benefit from faster, more reliable high-speed Internet as part of the federal government’s Connecting Canadians program.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development minister Navdeep Bains said Wednesday that WTC Communications is receiving $250,000 to increase broadband Internet access for up to 220 households in the townships of Rideau Lakes, Tay Valley, South Frontenac, Leeds and the Thousand Islands.
"Internet access is now an essential part of everyday life”, said Minister Bains, in the news release. “Canadians go online for education, health services, entertainment and shopping. Faster Internet connections allow Canadians to innovate and to get the skills and training they need to qualify for well-paying jobs. The smallest businesses, no matter where they are located, can participate in the global marketplace and achieve global scale with faster Internet service. We can no longer consider high-speed Internet a luxury."
"We're honoured to have been chosen to bring expanded Internet access to communities throughout our service area, in partnership with the federal government and the Connecting Canadians program”, added WTC Communications CEO Steve Lynn. “This project further demonstrates our 85-year commitment to providing the latest technical innovations to rural communities in the Rideau Lakes area and our continuing dedication to providing innovative service to rural homes and businesses."
