High-Speed Internet Coming to the Kootenays
MP David Wilks and Minister James Moore announce major investment that will bring fast, reliable Internet services to 11,000 homes in the Kootenay region
(firmenpresse) - CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/08/15 -- Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release.
Everyday tasks that were once done in person, such as shopping, communicating, learning and banking, are now done online. To help Canadians have better access to these and many other online opportunities, the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry and Minister Responsible for British Columbia, and David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide $3.34 million to the Columbia Basin Trust to bring high-speed Internet services to approximately 11,000 households in British Columbia. Mr. Wilks highlighted the communities that will benefit in the Kootenay region, including many in Cranbrook, East Kootenay and Columbia Shuswap.
The broadband infrastructure project is expected to be completed by the end of 2017, delivering Internet speeds of up to ten megabits per second (Mbps), twice as fast as the target speed for the Connecting Canadians program.
For Canadians who live in communities with slow or no Internet, access to high-speed services will lead to new economic opportunities and the creation of new jobs, products and services.
By Canada''s 150th birthday in 2017, over 98 percent of Canadian households will be able to subscribe to new or improved high-speed Internet services, delivering on the Harper Government''s commitment to rural Canadians.
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"The announcement marks the next important phase in our plan to bring the benefits of high-speed Internet to more than 280,000 Canadian households, including in the Kootenays. Providing Canadians with access to high-speed Internet for learning, business opportunities and so much more is key to creating a more connected, digital Canada."
- James Moore, Minister of Industry and Minister Responsible for British Columbia
"This is great news for the Kootenays and shows that the Government of Canada understands the importance of high-speed Internet access for our communities and people. Today''s announcement demonstrates the Government''s commitment to delivering for rural Canadians."
- David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia
"The Columbia Basin Trust is committed to bringing better broadband to the Columbia Basin-Boundary region, and this funding is an important step forward in giving over 11,000 households the ability to participate fully in the digital world. Thank you to the Minister, the Government of Canada, our local government partners and Internet service providers for their efforts in bringing affordable high-speed Internet services to our communities."
- Neil Muth, President and CEO, Columbia Basin Trust
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Datum: 08.07.2015 - 10:19 Uhr
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