Xplore nearing completion of fibre project to connect over 33,000 premises in rural Quebec

MARKHAM, ON – Rural internet provider Xplore said Tuesday more than 95 per cent of construction is complete on a fibre network project — partly funded through the Canada-Quebec Opération Haute Vitesse (Operation High Speed) program — that is now offering high-speed internet access to more than 27,000 households and businesses across rural Quebec. These homes and businesses are located in the regional county municipalities (MRCs) of Pontiac, Les Sources, Vallée de la Gatineau, La Tuque and Papineau. The project is on track for completion in September, an Xplore press release says. When finished, Xplore’s fibre network will span 2,700...