What are the projected completion dates for the fiber optic cable installation across all Northumberland County municipalities?
Imagine a world where your internet speed is dictated by the rolling hills and rugged landscapes around you.For many residents of Northumberland County,that’s been the reality. Slow connections have plagued rural communities, leaving them digitally behind. But the tide is turning. A transformative rural infrastructure project, representing a significant investment in the future, is set to revolutionize connectivity.This initiative,funded by provincial and federal governments,is bringing high-speed internet to thousands of homes and businesses.reliable, modern internet is within reach. This project, involving significant funding and a forward-thinking approach, is poised to level the playing field, ensuring that residents of Northumberland County can participate fully in the digital age.
Northumberland County, in collaboration with the provincial and federal governments, and private sector partners, is undertaking an expansive project to install fibre optic cable. This infrastructure will deliver high-speed connections to communities grappling with slow internet due to the region’s challenging terrain and ancient lack of infrastructure.
Axel Telecom,a Canadian-owned company,is managing the network construction,which will primarily utilize existing road allowances and lay underground lines.
Installation is already underway in Trent Hills and Port Hope. The project aims to provide high-speed internet access to every municipality within the county, including Alderville First Nations, with completion anticipated throughout 2025.
As the fibre optic cable is installed, residents will have the option to connect their homes at no cost. Service plans will be provided by Axel Telecom.
The project is predominantly financed by the provincial and federal governments, with the province contributing $45.8 million and the federal government providing $18.4 million. An additional $700,000 has been invested by Northumberland County.
A new rural infrastructure project has been announced, with plans to bring high-speed internet to thousands of homes and businesses in Northumberland County.
Northumberland County, along with the provincial government, federal government, and private sector partners are installing fibre optic cable that will bring high-speed connection to communities that have previously been unable to get faster internet, due to the region’s varied terrain and lack of infrastructure.
The network is being constructed by Axel Telecom, a Canadian-owned company, and will take place along existing road allowances and primarily underground lines.
Installation has already begun in Trent Hills and Port Hope. When the project is done, every municipality in the county, along with Alderville First Nations, will have access to high-speed internet. Installation is expected to continue throughout 2025.
Residents will be given the option to have their homes connected to the lines for free as they are installed in their area, with service plans available from Axel Telecom.
The plan is receiving majority funding from the provincial and federal governments, with $45.8 million in provincial funding and $18.4 million from the federal government. Northumberland County has invested $700,000 in the endeavour.
