HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia government will invest $1.4 million to improve rural access to high-speed Internet in the province.
Thursday’s announcement says that the 22 municipal and community high-speed Internet projects have the potential to add or improve service for up to 5,400 homes and up to 420 businesses as well as local facilities such as community centres, fire halls and emergency shelters.
The small-scale projects, expected to be completed within six months, include a range of technologies and speeds, and some will serve as pilots that could lead to solutions that can be applied in other regions of the province. The funding is part of the Municipal and Community Rural High-Speed Internet Funding Program that launched in November 2016.
"Connection to high-speed internet enhances quality of life, access to essential services, and helps businesses to innovate and compete in today’s global digital economy,” said Premier Stephen McNeil, in the announcement. “These projects will help many Nova Scotians get better service within months, while we continue to invest and work with partners in federal and municipal governments, community groups and internet service providers on broader, long-term solutions.”
More information is available here.
