The Broadband for Rural Nova Scotia initiative will deliver high speed access to the Internet to 100 per cent of Nova Scotians. When the initiative is completed, the entire province will have high-speed Internet access, making Nova Scotia one of the most connected jurisdictions in Canada and in North America. This will give our schools, businesses and families the opportunity to connect and compete worldwide.
- Access to high speed is critical for businesses to compete internationally and find new markets around the world
- Access to high speed is critical for the future of Nova Scotia's diverse communities, regardless of where they are located in the province
- Access to high speed is critical for students who want to complete online research or studies
- Access to high speed is critical for eGovernment services developed to serve Nova Scotians across the province
This website contains up to date information on the Broadband for Rural Nova Scotia initiative and provides links to a wide range of local, Canadian and international websites that may be of interest to families and students, to communities, and to businesses planning a high speed future.
The $75-million broadband initiative is being cost shared by the provincial and federal governments and the successful service providers. The provincial contribution is $19.6 million. The federal contribution is a maximum of $14.5 million under the Building Canada infrastructure plan. The shared cost to the companies will be $41.4 million.
Project Updates
July 31, 2009
Since our last update, many thousands of households across Nova Scotia have been offered high-speed broadband services by one of our partner companies. More »
News Releases
Funding Announced for Community Internet Development
Economic and Rural Development Minister Percy Paris announced $100,000 in funding for the Building a High Speed Future program to help communities develop new Internet-based services. More »
Planning Workshops for a High-speed Future In advance of provincewide broadband Internet access by year-end, the province is offering workshops to help communities jump-start planning for their high-speed future. More »
Province Awards Contract for HRM Broadband Provider Every resident of Halifax Regional Municipality will have access to high-speed Internet service as a result of a $1 million contract announced by the province today, Aug. 13. More »
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