High-speed internet access available in Hartley Bay

NEWS RELEASE – Ministry of Citizens’ Services

 

HARTLEY BAY- People in the village of Hartley Bay now have access to high-speed internet, unlocking reliable, faster access to digital services and economic opportunities.

With this new last-mile infrastructure, people in Hartley Bay can now benefit from high-speed internet and this project will further support the Gitga’at Nation’s thriving eco-tourism economy, environmental monitoring and local cultural preservation programs that are central to the Nation’s daily life,” said George Chow, B.C. Minister of Citizens’ Services. “The completion of this project is a milestone in our commitment to connect every rural, remote and Indigenous community in B.C. by 2027.”

With the installation of new last-mile infrastructure, 85 households in Hartley Bay now have access to high-speed internet services. Built and operated by service provider CityWest, the project leverages transport capacity provided by the Connected Coast network.

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