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Building a More Inclusive Digital Future Across Canada International Women’s Day is a moment to recognize progress, address gaps, and invest with intention in the future we want to build. In science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, women remain underrepresented in the industries shaping Canada’s future. Supporting women in STEM is about more than equity. It is about strengthening innovation, opportunity, and community resilience. In 2022, on International Women’s Day, PomeGran launched its Women in STEM scholarship program with a [...]

Building cleaner, smarter, and more efficient connectivity for Canadian communities As Canada continues to expand its digital infrastructure, the environmental impact of network technologies is becoming increasingly important to communities, governments, and industry partners. At PomeGran, sustainability is central to our mission. Our investments in fibre to the premises networks are not only about delivering faster, more reliable connectivity, they also create long term environmental benefits that support a cleaner and more resilient future for rural and urban communities. [...]

Key highlights from The Globe and Mail Recognition and NIVO Launch PomeGran’s Toronto event brought together partners, community leaders, and industry peers to celebrate two major milestones, our recognition by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies and the official launch of NIVO, our new rural ISP brand. The night captured the momentum driving our national expansion, and the photos featured here showcase the energy in the room, the conversations that sparked new ideas, and [...]

From Northern Ontario to Nashville: Key Lessons from Fiber Connect 2025 From the rugged landscapes of Canada to the digital corridors of Nashville, the future of fibre is being written, and PomeGran was actively shaping the conversation at Fiber Connect 2025. Our team joined key discussions shaping how rural and remote communities across North America access the digital economy. Representing PomeGran were Joe Hickey (President, PomeGran Inc.; Founder & President, ROCK Networks), Christine Marion (President, Digicom, a subsidiary of [...]

At the digital core of Canada lies a powerhouse: 151 Front Street West, Toronto. Known as Canada’s most connected building, this world-class carrier hotel hosts more than 150 network providers and serves as a vital hub for data and telecommunications traffic. For PomeGran, it’s more than a data centre, it’s a launchpad for our Nothern Ontario gigabit fibre deployment. Connecting Our Gigabit Project to the Internet Core PomeGran is building a next-generation fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network, bringing true gigabit speeds [...]

When the Ontario government recently announced the termination of its contract with Starlink for rural broadband, it reopened an important conversation about who should be trusted to deliver high-speed connectivity to underserved communities across the province. At PomeGran, we believe the answer is clear: Canadian communities deserve reliable Canadian solutions. As one of the three finalists in the province’s original procurement process through our subsidiary ROCK Networks, we are ready to step in with a Canadian-led alternative. With proven [...]

Metro Connect USA 2025 brought together industry leaders in digital infrastructure, fibre network expansion, and broadband investment to discuss the future of connectivity. Key topics included the evolution of fibre networks, public funding strategies, and industry consolidation. Representing PomeGran, our CEO, Dr. Kalai S. Kalaichelvan, and President, Joe Hickey, attended the conference in Florida, engaging in high-level discussions on accelerating high-speed internet access, particularly in underserved and rural regions. Their participation reinforced our commitment to building scalable, future-proof fibre [...]

As fibre broadband expands its reach into communities across Canada, it opens the door for transformative technologies that rely on high-speed, low-latency connectivity. The capacity-intensive applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Edge Computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Quantum Computing are no longer distant possibilities; they are reshaping our world. With fibre as the backbone, these technologies have the potential to revolutionize business operations, enhance public services, and improve our everyday life. AI and Machine Learning: [...]

On October 18, 2024, we officially broke ground on the Northern Ontario Gigabit Fibre Project, an important milestone in the journey to improving connectivity within the region. The ceremony marked the beginning of a transformative initiative that will bring gigabit-speed internet to over 18,000 underserved households across the region, including more than 2,500 Indigenous homes. The event, hosted by PomeGran, was attended by local officials, community members, and project partners, all sharing in the excitement and anticipation of this [...]

Last week marked a pivotal moment for PomeGran as our team took part in two leading events shaping the broadband landscape: Fiber Connect 2024 in Calgary and the Broadband Nation Expo. During the Expo, Joe Hickey, President of PomeGran, was honoured with the Broadband Nation Impact Award for Connecting the Unconnected, a recognition of his efforts in bridging the digital divide. As a company deeply invested in advancing connectivity across rural and underserved regions, these events offered invaluable insights into [...]