OTTAWA – The Government of Canada today announced Mage Networks will receive over $750,000 to bring high-speed Internet to 357 households in Campbellville, Ontario.
The total project value is $1.1 million, according to a press release.
“Access to Internet has never been more important. That is why our government is collaborating with Mage Networks in this project and contributing to the $1.1 million in combined funding to bring reliable high-speed Internet access to over 300 homes in Campbellville,” said Adam van Koeverden, parliamentary secretary to the health and sport ministers, in the release.
“Affordable high-speed Internet access is an essential service in this day and age, and this investment reinforces our government’s commitment to connect 98% of Canadians by 2026 and 100% by 2030.”
“This grant from the Universal Broadband Fund will greatly improve Internet service in the region,” said Dr. Sayed-Amr El-Hamamsy, president and CEO, Mage Networks.
“Mage Networks appreciates the recognition from ISED that our innovative MagiNet solution is a key component in closing the digital divide for all Canadians. This Canadian technological innovation provides a maximum speed of 100 Mbps both down and up and, when combined with Mage’s unique Guaranteed Streaming Bandwidth, will significantly enhance our customers’ user experience. I am delighted to have Mage be a part of the expansion of broadband access in Ontario made possible by Universal Broadband Fund support.”
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