Norfolk County to receive funding for increased high-speed internet access

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing nearly $1.2 million to build new broadband infrastructure that would increase access to high-speed internet in Norfolk County.

The project is part of Ontario’s plan to connect every community to high-speed internet by 2025.

The province says it will help connect more than 890 homes, farms, and businesses in Long Point and Old Cut to high-speed internet.

“We’re delivering on our commitment to provide access to high-speed internet for rural Ontario,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

“Building new broadband infrastructure in Norfolk County will help build Ontario and strengthen rural communities by helping people stay in touch with loved ones, enabling them to access the supports they need and providing a much-needed boost to the local economy.”

The contract to expand broadband services in Norfolk County was awarded by non-profit corporation, Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Inc.

SWIFT Inc. was started by local municipalities to address connectivity in Southwestern Ontario.

Through SWIFT, more than $255 million has been invested to provide access to high-speed internet to more than 63,000 households and businesses in Southwestern Ontario by the end of 2025.