High-speed Connectivity

When it comes to internet service, the words “broadband” and “high-speed” essentially mean the same thing. Different broadband services may connect users to the internet in different ways, but they all offer high-speed service.

The Trust’s broadband network is a linked series of fibre optic cables made up of many glass strands, each about the thickness of a human hair. The fibre is located both under- and above ground on telephone poles across the Basin. To transfer much information at once, the system converts the data into light signals that move at high speed and high volume.

Communities or service providers can then connect to the Trust’s network, which enables them to offer high-speed service.

We work with service providers in several ways to help them deliver service to their customers. Learn more here.

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.

This is a list of active projects the Trust is working on. Click on one of the links below to find more details about each project.

	Slocan Valley Fibre Optic Backbone Project The project will connect to the existing regional network passing by Playmour Junction and will have Points of Presence (POPs) in Playmour Junction and the Villages of Slocan, Silverton, New Denver and Nakusp. Read more about this project here.
	South Country Fibre Optic Backbone Project The project will connect to the existing regional network passing by Jaffray and Elko and will have a Point of Presence near the border in Roosville. This project will also assist in delivering better connectivity to the Tobacco Plains community. Read more about this project here.
	Kimberley to Wasa Fibre Optic Backbone Project The project will connect to the existing regional network passing by Kimberley and Wasa. Read more about this project here.
	Fruitvale to Nelson Fibre Optic Backbone Project The project will connect to the existing regional network passing by Fruitvale and Nelson. Read more about this project here.

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