B.C. Seeing Most People Ever Connected To High-Speed Internet

A new report about connectivity shows significant increases in access to high-speed internet services for people across British Columbia.

The B.C. Connectivity Report is a snapshot of the status of connectivity in the province and how B.C. compares to other provinces for broadband internet and cellular services.

Since the last B.C. Connectivity Report in 2022, there has been an increase in access to both broadband and fifth generation (5G) cellular services. Internet speeds have also increased in more areas as a result of upgraded and expanded networks.

The report shows B.C. is on track to meet its goal of delivering high-speed broadband internet access to all homes by 2027.

The province ranks above the Canadian average for providing access to high-speed internet and says it is the leader in Canada for 5G cellular services.

Broadband internet access continues to increase in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities, thanks to public- and private-sector investments.

In March 2022, B.C. and Canada announced a partnership to invest as much as $830 million, $415 million each, toward high-speed connectivity infrastructure projects in rural and remote areas.

Through this funding the Province aims to provide all remaining under-served households and First Nations communities with access to high-speed internet by 2027.

This program also fulfills a call to action in the Declaration Act Action Plan.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.