Basin residents have told us that high-speed internet is important to them. This is why one of our strategic priorities is to make high-speed internet connectivity available throughout the region. We are working toward this through our wholly owned subsidiary, the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation.
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What's New
Fibre-optic transport enables high-speed internet from Trail to Nelson June 13, 2024 - A newly completed fibre-optic network between Trail and Nelson via Salmo will help increase capacity for the development of connectivity networks within the region. The project is being led by Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Basin […]
Even more of the Basin to access high-speed Internet September 7, 2023 - Funding announced for a multi-year project to improve connectivity for 5,429 rural households Funding has been announced for rural communities and areas in the Columbia Basin—encompassing 5,429 homes—to create access to high-speed Internet. This new multi-year, $82-million project is being […]
High-Speed Backbone Expanded in the Slocan Valley and Beyond September 8, 2022 - Columbia Basin Trust has successfully added 125 kilometres of high-speed fibre optic cable to its broadband network in the Slocan Valley, to just north of Nakusp.View all Broadband articles.
Our Work
How can I find out about getting higher-speed internet access to my home or business?
Your local internet service provider can tell you how you can access the network. We do most of our work behind the scenes, which means we generally don’t deal directly with end users. Learn more here.
I’m an internet Service Provider: How can you help my business?
We work with service providers in several ways to help them deliver service to their customers. Learn more here or contact Jill McIntosh at jmcintosh@ourtrust.org.
Strategy
High-speed Connectivity
Increase reliable, affordable, high-speed connectivity in the Basin with an emphasis on underserved rural areas.
Objectives
- Expand the physical fibre optic network.
- Increase usage of the existing network.
- Obtain grants from other entities such as provincial or federal governments.
Desired Outcomes
- The Trust’s fibre optic network is expanded to underserved areas.
- Rural internet service providers are supported in providing high quality and affordable services.
- There is increased connection to fibre from both residential and commercial users.
- Explore partnerships to develop last mile networks in Basin communities.
- The Trust and its partners are prepared to quickly take advantage of funding opportunities from provincial and federal governments.
Contact
Jill McIntosh
Business Services Coordinator, Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation
jmcintosh@ourtrust.org
250.304.1627
Location: Castlegar
