Connectivity in B.C.

  • Connecting Communities BC funding

    A funding program to expand high-speed internet services to all remaining underserved households in B.C. Intake 6 is now open until October 15, 2025.

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  • Rural B.C. Connectivity Benefits Study

    Province-wide study finds high-speed internet expansion in rural and remote communities benefits people and economies.

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  • Connectivity benefits communities

    Hear stories from people enjoying the benefits of upgraded connectivity.

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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. 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.

Services and information topics

Connectivity coverage in B.C.

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Learn about the status of high-speed internet and cellular services for the people of British Columbia.

Funding programs

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Learn about the funding programs available to improve connectivity in communities across the province.

Funded projects

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Discover where the Province is investing to improve connectivity in underserved rural, remote, and Indigenous communities in B.C.

Reports and research

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Access research and reports to understand the province's connectivity landscape and benefits.

Community resources

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Find information for First Nations, local governments, and community planners to learn more about connectivity.

Connectivity glossary of terms

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Check the glossary to understand the technical terms used within the telecommunications field.

News

Connectivity in B.C.

People on Piers, Texada, southern Vancouver Island get internet connectivity

Friday, September 12, 2025

Accessing high-speed internet for people in approximately 750 households will soon become a reality as more rural Vancouver Island and Gulf Island communities are connected.

People in more than 400 households will soon have better access to high-speed internet as 11 more rural Vancouver Island, northern and central coast communities get connected.  

High-speed connectivity coming to north Vancouver Island, northern, central coast

Monday, September 08, 2025

People in more than 400 households will soon have better access to high-speed internet as 11 more rural Vancouver Island, northern and central coast communities get connected.  

High-speed internet coming to remote Vancouver Island communities

Friday, July 11, 2025

People in the west Vancouver Island communities of Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach will soon be getting better access to high-speed internet.

People in Clinton, Ruth Lake and Deka Lake in the Cariboo region now have access to high-speed internet, enabling faster, more reliable access to digital services and opportunities.

High-speed internet available in Clinton, Ruth Lake, Deka Lake

Thursday, March 20, 2025

People in Clinton, Ruth Lake and Deka Lake in the Cariboo region now have access to high-speed internet, enabling faster, more reliable access to digital services and opportunities.

People in Fort Babine now have access to high-speed internet and expanded cellular services along Fort Babine Road, enabling improved access to emergency services and more reliable access to online services and opportunities.

Cellular, high-speed internet available in Fort Babine

Thursday, March 20, 2025

People in Fort Babine now have access to high-speed internet and expanded cellular services along Fort Babine Road, enabling improved access to emergency services and more reliable access to online services and opportunities.