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.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
People in Fort St. James, Williams Prairie Meadow 1A, Cluculz Lake area and Burns Lake areas are getting new infrastructure expanding access to high-speed internet services.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
More than 390 households in the Sheridan Lake area now have access to high-speed internet services.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
People will be safer on B.C.’s roads with another round of support for 56 more communities that will further help prevent serious injuries and deaths.
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
Work has begun in B.C.’s southern Interior to upgrade 482 kilometres of highways and side roads, renewing driving surfaces for local residents, travellers and the movement of goods.
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: