Province-wide study finds high-speed internet expansion in rural and remote communities benefits people and economies.
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. 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.
See how improved connectivity opens communities to new economic, cultural, and educational opportunities.
B.C.’s funding program to expand high-speed internet access to 100 per cent of B.C. households.
Learn about First Nations connectivity and connectivity funding opportunities in British Columbia.
Learn about the status of high-speed internet and cellular services for the people of British Columbia.
Learn about the funding programs available to improve connectivity in communities across the province.
Discover where the Province is investing to improve connectivity in underserved rural, remote, and Indigenous communities in B.C.
Access research and reports to understand the province's connectivity landscape and benefits.
Find information for First Nations, local governments, and community planners to learn more about connectivity.
Check the glossary to understand the technical terms used within the telecommunications field.
Friday, November 07, 2025
The seventh intake of the Connecting Communities B.C. funding program is open for applications until Feb. 26, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
