More broadband internet is coming to Chatham-Kent.
Xplornet Communications says it is expanding its fibre network to 71 rural municipalities across Ontario, and fibre-powered 5G wireless broadband to another 27 communities. That includes Chatham-Kent, Dawn-Euphemia, Oil Springs, and Newbury.
Company officials say it’s thanks to a partnership with the provincial government through the Accelerated High Speed Internet Program, designed to make reliable, high-speed Internet available to all premises in the province by the end of 2025.
“These projects, representing the largest investment Xplornet has made in a single province, will bring fibre Internet to rural Ontarians that will enable access to health services, online work and schooling, and opportunities for economic growth,” said Allison Lenehan, President and CEO, Xplornet Communications Inc. “It supports our ongoing plans to extend our fibre broadband network with gigabits speeds to even more rural Canadians.”
Once deployed, Xplornet’s new fibre network will make gigabit speeds available to rural consumers. In addition, a fibre-powered 5G fixed wireless network in adjacent areas will offer rural homes and businesses download speeds up to 100 Mbps with higher speeds rolling out over time.