Ontario brings high-speed internet home to Leeds and Grenville

To date, the project has already connected 371 properties, with over 1,000 expected to be online by the end of 2025 and full completion targeted for June 2026

The Ontario government has announced a major investment to improve high-speed internet access in Eastern Ontario, including a significant boost for residents and businesses in Leeds and Grenville. A total of $18.4 million is being directed toward the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) Infill Broadband Project, which will expand reliable service to 2,875 premises across 23 municipalities.

Of that funding, $12.1 million is dedicated specifically to Leeds and Grenville, aiming to connect approximately 1,500 homes and businesses, many located in hard-to-reach rural areas. The project brings together the provincial government, EORN, and five local internet service providers, who will deploy a combination of fibre-to-the-home and fixed wireless technologies. Plans include the construction of 11 new communication towers, upgrades to 13 existing towers, and more than 248 kilometres of new fibre infrastructure.

To date, the project has already connected 371 properties, with over 1,000 expected to be online by the end of 2025 and full completion targeted for June 2026. Officials say expanding broadband access is key to economic growth, job creation, and supporting families, farmers, and businesses throughout rural Eastern Ontario.

Story by Tim Baltz