Connecting our Region to the speed of life.
BROADBAND
Our Regional Broadband initiative is the first comprehensive regional study of the state of connectivity in the Region.
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Our recent study identified the challenges and opportunities related to connectivity and digital infrastructure in the Region. Through our research we’ve created a compelling case to improve broadband service through coordinated advocacy and investment in the Region. Our socio-economic impact analysis estimated the Region could add up to $1B of GDP if we reach 100 Mbps, equivalent to over $1,100 per regional household per year.
Access to reliable high-speed internet is vital to a competitive and attractive modern economy, and to ensuring quality of life for residents of the Region
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Poor connectivity is a barrier to growth impacting rural counties, towns and even cities in the Region.
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Attracting and retaining citizens and business is dependent on reliable high-speed connectivity.
Our Regional Broadband initiative has been identified by regional municipalities as a priority initiative in our Strategic Plan. Our regional approach to advocacy will allow our thirteen municipalities to speak with one unified voice on a critical obstacle to our regional growth, and will ensure that no municipality goes without reliable, high-speed connectivity.
BROADBAND
Broadband is about connected communities and competitive businesses.
From small businesses processing transactions and students learning virtually, to automated vehicles like tractors and buses, reliable high-speed connectivity is no longer simply a nice-to-have, it’s a necessary utility for modern life enabling every sector of the economy and empowering citizens to connect to the world.
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Access to regional broadband is about building digital pipelines for a digital market. Access to the internet ensures students can learn, businesses can take part in the digital economy, and families can stay connected to what matters.
Many areas within the Region experience problems connecting to reliable speed internet below Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission speed targets.
Working collaboratively, regional municipalities have shared data and coordinated planning to support a regional advocacy strategy to improve connectivity and investment in digital infrastructure.