Residents of Oliver will soon have faster Internet access, thanks to the BC Broadband Satellite Initiative, Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson announced lastweek.
The B.C. government is committed to spending up to $2 million to make access to satellite-based high-speed Internet more affordable for British Columbians in remote areas who don’t have access to traditional broadband Internet.
“The Internet is now one of the most important resources at our disposal,” Larson said. “British Columbians now use the Internet for work, entertainment and communicating.”
The program is the result of a partnership between the provincial government, Xplornet Communications and local installers. British Columbians who don’t have traditional wireless or landline broadband solutions available can receive funding assistance of up to 50 per cent of installation and set-up costs, up to a maximum of $250.
The government’s goal is to see every British Columbian have access to affordable high-speed Internet by 2021.
To learn more about the program, call 1-866-841-6001 or visit Xplornet.com.
