Coastal B.C. Connectivity Benefits Study
Study finds high-speed internet expansion in rural communities benefits people and economies.
See how improved connectivity opens communities to new economic, cultural, and educational opportunities.
Connectivity in B.C.
Funding for highway cellular
British Columbians to get better highway cell coverage thanks to $75 million government funding.
Connecting Communities BC funding
The fourth intake of the Connecting Communities BC program is open until June 20, 2024.
Connectivity benefits communities
Hear stories from people enjoying the benefits of upgraded connectivity.
Connectivity is a vital service for people in British Columbia. Reliable, high-speed internet helps us work, learn, and access services. It also helps us do business locally and globally. Access to cellular connectivity keeps us connected and safe in our vehicles along highways and in remote areas. It lets us access emergency services when and where we need them.
Much of the province is connected to reliable internet and cellular services, but some rural and remote regions still lack access. The B.C. Government funds programs to support the expansion of connectivity infrastructure. The Province also supports local and Indigenous governments with connectivity planning.
Government aims to connect every household in B.C. to high-speed internet access by 2027. The commitment to specifically connect every First Nations household in B.C. is outlined in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan.
Popular topics
Connecting Communities BC
B.C.’s funding program to expand high-speed internet access to 100 per cent of B.C. households by 2027.
Provincially funded projects
See completed and in-flight projects to serve the people and communities of British Columbia.
Services and information topics
Connectivity coverage in B.C.
Learn about the status of high-speed internet and cellular services for the people of British Columbia.
Funding programs
Learn about the funding programs available to improve connectivity in communities across the province.
Funded projects
Discover where the Province is investing to improve connectivity in underserved rural, remote, and Indigenous communities in B.C.
Reports and research
Access research and reports to understand the province's connectivity landscape and benefits.
Community resources
Find information for First Nations, local governments, and community planners to learn more about connectivity.
Connectivity glossary of terms
Check the glossary to understand the technical terms used within the telecommunications field.
News
Connectivity in B.C.
High-speed internet coming to more northern B.C. communities
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
People in Fort St. James, Williams Prairie Meadow 1A, Cluculz Lake area and Burns Lake areas are getting new infrastructure expanding access to high-speed internet services.
More people in Sheridan Lake get high-speed internet
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
More than 390 households in the Sheridan Lake area now have access to high-speed internet services.
Program gets on the road again to help promote safety
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
People will be safer on B.C.’s roads with another round of support for 56 more communities that will further help prevent serious injuries and deaths.
Improvements coming to highways in the southern Interior
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
Work has begun in B.C.’s southern Interior to upgrade 482 kilometres of highways and side roads, renewing driving surfaces for local residents, travellers and the movement of goods.
Joint statement on Bill 12: B.C. to convene online safety action table
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Premier David Eby, as well as representatives from Meta, TikTok, Snap and X, has issued the following statement on Bill 12: