High-speed Connectivity Projects
We have heard high-speed internet connectivity in rural communities is critical to ensuring people living in the Basin can access the economic and social benefits brought by technology. With improved high-speed internet connections, communities can access health and wellness information, online education, professional work and emergency communication.
Active Projects
Fruitvale to Nelson Fibre Optic Backbone
The Trust is currently building fibre optic backbone between Fruitvale and Nelson. This additional fibre will connect to the existing network.
This project has received funding from the federal government through the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, the provincial government through the Connecting BC program, the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Trust.
Learn more about this project here.
Kimberley to Wasa Fibre Optic Backbone
The Trust is currently building fibre optic backbone between Kimberley and Wasa. This additional fibre will connect to the existing network.
This project has received funding from the federal government through the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, the provincial government through the Connecting BC program, the Regional District of East Kootenay and the Trust.
Learn more about this project here.
Recently Completed Projects
Slocan Valley Fibre Optic Backbone
In partnership with the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Villages of Slocan, Silverton, New Denver and Nakusp, the Trust built fibre optic backbone between Playmor Junction and Shoreholme, just north of Nakusp.
Funding was received from the Province of BC through the Connecting British Columbia program, the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Village of Nakusp, Village of Slocan, the Village of Silverton and the Village of New Denver, as well as the Trust.
Learn about about this project here.
South Country Fibre Optic Backbone
In partnership with the Regional District of East Kootenay, the Trust built fibre optic backbone between Jaffray and Roosville.
Funding was received from the Province through the Connecting British Columbia program, the Regional District of East Kootenay and the Trust.
Learn more about this project here.
