Residents of Elkford will soon have faster Internet access, thanks to the B.C. Broadband Satellite Initiative, Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett announced April 17.

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 the most important piece of technology available to us today,” Bennett said. “Residents of Elkford will now be able to take advantage of fast and efficient Internet service in their day-to-day lives.”

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.

Our government’s goal is to see every British Columbian have access to affordable high-speed Internet by 2021, a government press release noted.

To learn more about the program, call 1-866-841-6001 or visit Xplornet.com.

To learn more about NetworkBC visit: Network.gov.bc.ca

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