The Eastern Ontario Regional Network initiative
to bring reliable wireless service to the region
has taken a big step forward.
Rogers Communications says in partnership with EORN,
the Ontario and federal governments, millions of dollars will be invested in new infrastructure. Regionally, a $10 million
contribution will be made by the Eastern Ontario Wardens’
Caucus and Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus.
Participating counties include Hastings,
Lennox and Addington, Prince Edward,
Leeds and Grenville, Prescott Russell
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and Northumberland.
The municipalities of Gananoque, Kingston, Belleville
Quinte West and Smiths Falls are also participating.
Rogers says more than 100 municipalities and indigenous
communities will have reliable wireless service
within four years, without dead zones.
95% of customers will have access to standard definition video, and video app calling. 85% will have access to High Definition video streaming.
