Coastal B.C. Connectivity Benefits Study
Study finds high-speed internet expansion in rural communities benefits people and economies.
Study finds high-speed internet expansion in rural communities benefits people and economies.
British Columbians to get better highway cell coverage thanks to $75 million government funding.
The fourth intake of the Connecting Communities BC program is open until June 20, 2024.
Hear stories from people enjoying the benefits of upgraded connectivity.
Connectivity is a vital service for people in British Columbia. Reliable, high-speed internet helps us work, learn, and access services. It also helps us do business locally and globally. Access to cellular connectivity keeps us connected and safe in our vehicles along highways and in remote areas. It lets us access emergency services when and where we need them.
Much of the province is connected to reliable internet and cellular services, but some rural and remote regions still lack access. The B.C. Government funds programs to support the expansion of connectivity infrastructure. The Province also supports local and Indigenous governments with connectivity planning.
Government aims to connect every household in B.C. to high-speed internet access by 2027. The commitment to specifically connect every First Nations household in B.C. is outlined in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Premier David Eby, as well as representatives from Meta, TikTok, Snap and X, has issued the following statement on Bill 12:
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
A new report about connectivity shows significant increases in access to high-speed internet services for people across British Columbia.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The fourth intake of the Connecting Communities funding program is open for applications until June 20, 2024.
Monday, January 15, 2024
A new BC Stats study finds expanding high-speed internet in underserved coastal, rural and remote communities can benefit local and provincial economies.