Last week marked a significant milestone for PomeGran as we officially broke ground on the Northern Ontario Gigabit Fibre Project. The initiative aims to bring gigabit-speed internet to over 18,000 underserved households, including more than 2,500 Indigenous homes, making a meaningful impact on digital connectivity in the region.

Local officials, community members, and key project partners joined our team on-site to celebrate the beginning of this transformative project. The event highlighted the importance of bridging the digital divide for rural and Indigenous communities, many of whom have struggled for years with limited access to reliable high-speed internet.

The groundbreaking received significant media coverage, underscoring the project’s regional impact. Here’s a look at some of the stories that captured the event:

• CTV News: “Major broadband upgrade for rural areas – 18,000 homes to gain high-speed internet”
• CBC Radio: “Construction underway on high-speed internet network in Northern Ontario”
• Sault Star: “High-speed internet coming to 18,000 households along North Shore”
• SooToday: “High-speed internet project will help bridge the digital divide in Northern Ontario”
• Elliot Lake Today: “Ground breaks on project to bring high-speed internet to 18,000 homes”

This coverage reflects the significance of the project and its role in changing the digital landscape of Northern Ontario, setting the stage for a connected future.

To read more about the groundbreaking ceremony and the impact of the Northern Ontario Gigabit Fibre Project, check out our blog posts:

• Bridging the Digital Divide: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Northern Ontario Gigabit Fibre Project
• Connecting Northern Ontario: A New Era of High-Speed Internet Begins | ROCK Networks

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this journey to enhance connectivity in the region.