Remote areas of BC will see faster internet service.
The province is spending two million dollars to make satellite -based high-speed internet more affordable for residents in areas such as McBride, Valemount, and McLeod Lake.
Under the “Network B-C” program with Xplornet, anyone living in a remote area without an internet connection can receive up to 50%towards installation and set-up.
Technology Minister Andrew Wilkinson says BC has challenges getting access to everyone that other provinces don’t.
The province has set a goal of getting everyone in the province connected to high-speed internet by 2021.
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