Faster Internet Now Available For Five More Island Communities

People in more than 800 households in five more communities on Vancouver Island now have access to high-speed broadband internet.

“Faster, reliable internet access for these five Island communities will provide more economic opportunities and allow people to succeed in their home communities,” said Michele Babchuk, MLA for North Island and Premier’s liaison for cellular and connectivity.

“Providing the same level of access to opportunities and services for people across British Columbia ensures everyone can thrive, no matter where they live.”

New connectivity infrastructure has been installed at:

• Quatsino Subdivision 18 of the Quatsino First Nation
• Coal Harbour
• Sproat Lake
• Forbidden Plateau
• Ross Road, including homes along approximately 2.3 kilometres of the Island Highway in Nanoose Bay.

The Province’s investment is part of StrongerBC: Good Lives in Strong Communities, the government’s new vision outlining investments to help build a brighter future for rural communities and the people who call them home.

In March 2022, the Governments of British Columbia and Canada announced a partnership to invest up to $830 million to expand high-speed internet services.

B.C.’s commitment is to connect all remaining underserved households in B.C. by 2027.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.