Canadian communications services and entertainment media provider Rogers on Aug. 5 announced it has been awarded more than $170 million by Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of Infrastructure from the country's Accelerated High Speed Internet program to connect more than 89,000 homes and businesses with fiber in rural and underserved communities across Ontario.
As part of the project, Rogers said it will also significantly invest to build and upgrade broadband infrastructure in Ontario over the next three years in up to 98 communities, across 22 service areas such as Ottawa, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Durham, Muskoka, Niagara, Simcoe, and Grey.
Once completed, residents will have access to the provider's fastest Ignite internet connectivity with download and upload speeds of up to 2.5 gigabits per second, and access to a full suite of services, including the Ignite TV and SmartStream offerings, as well as Rogers' award-winning Voice Remote capability.
Rogers notes it also provides a fast and secure WiFi experience, with the latest WiFi technology for superior in-home device coverage and speed, backed by the company's Ignite WiFi Satisfaction Guarantee.