Canadian cable MSO Rogers Communications says it will spend CAN$188 million to deploy fiber to the premises (FTTP) infrastructure to more than 24,000 homes and businesses across Ottawa, Clarence-Rockland, North Grenville, and Carleton Place in Ontario. The company plans to use the FTTP network to deliver a variety of services, including 1.5-Gbps internet.
“Access to reliable, high-speed internet is key to unlocking the full potential of communities and that is why Rogers is investing to expand our fiber network to residents and businesses in and around the Nation’s Capital,” said Ted Woodhead, president, Eastern Ontario, Rogers Communications. “With nearly 1000 Rogers team members in Ottawa, we are proud to be expanding our network in the area through an investment that will contribute to the regional economy and have a meaningful impact in the lives of local residents.”
“Our residents have been requesting better internet connectivity for a long time. I am pleased that Rogers’ investment will provide a reliable fiber network to Clarence-Rockland homes and businesses,” said Clarence-Rockland Mayor Mario Zanth. “Economic development in Eastern Ontario depends on high-speed Internet and we welcome this announcement.”
“Despite North Grenville being one of the fastest growing communities in eastern Ontario, access to reliable, high-speed rural broadband has been a real struggle for so many households, organizations and businesses,” added North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford. “This investment by Rogers will definitely help to close the gap.”
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Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.
Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.
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