239 households in East Ferris will be connected thanks to the feds Universal Broadband Fund.
Nickel Belt MP Marc G. Serré made the announcement today, saying his government will be investing over $2 million in funding for Vianet, Blue Sky Net and Bell to bring high-speed internet to residents of East Ferris, Killarney, Redbridge and Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation.
“At the heart of driving economic and social prosperity is the requirement of accessible and affordable broadband options for businesses and residents,” said Serré. “Congratulations to all successful applicants, and thank you to local Internet service providers such as Blue Sky Net, Vianet and Bell for working collaboratively to further connect the North. This is an excellent representation of how the Universal Broadband Fund is getting more shovels in the ground to get priority projects completed!”
The funding will connect:
239 households in East Ferris (Blue Sky Net, $881,000)
176 households in the Killarney region (Vianet, $576,000)
360 households in Redbridge (Blue Sky Net, $386,000)
482 households in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation (Bell, $195,000)
“On behalf of the Municipality of East Ferris, I want to thank the Government of Canada and in particular Member of Parliament Anthony Rota for this critical investment in our community,” said Pauline Rochefort, Mayor of East Ferris “Improving access to the Internet has been a priority for East Ferris, and today’s announcement is another step forward on this critical journey. We are fortunate to work with partners such as Blue Sky Net and Spectrum Telecom Group (NetSpectrum) and so a very special thank you to all involved in moving this important project forward.”
The Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) is a $1.75-billion investment designed to help connect all Canadians to high-speed Internet. Applications to the UBF were accepted until March 15, 2021, and are now being evaluated.
