Ontario government commits $71M to connect cellular dead zones

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, ON - The Ontario government is investing $71 million to help boost mobile broadband and cellular service throughout eastern areas of the province.On Friday, Minister of Infrastructure Monte McNaughton announced that the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) will receive the funds to help fill the gaps in the reach and capacity of mobile broadband networks across areas of rural Eastern Ontario. According to the announcement, 20% of the area does not have access to standard definition video, typical mobile app use and video app calling, while 10% has no voice call service.“This means there are homes, businesses and...