Broadband internet in Huron County is getting a boost from the provincial and federal governments.
The province announced a commitment of up to $2.4 million toward the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) project in Huron County, with a similar commitment from Ottawa.
Ten contracts have been signed to expand high-speed internet along Ontario’s West Coast, with many areas underserved by internet providers.
The broadband expansion contracts were awarded to Tuckersmith Communications, Hay Communications, Wightman Telecom, and HuronTel.
The total value of these broadband projects is $15,035,638.
Of that total, the County of Huron has committed up to $2.8 million through the SWIFT Plus Program to help
improve internet access for Huron County residents.
These projects mean 334.5 fibre kilometres being serviced to bring better internet access to Huron County.