High-speed Internet for all Canadians

No matter where you live, access to reliable, affordable high-speed Internet is essential. Connecting with loved ones, operating a business, working remotely and accessing vital services, like health care and education, requires a fast, dependable Internet connection. That is why the Government of Canada is connecting 98% of Canadians to high-speed Internet by 2026 and 100% of Canadians by 2030.

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So far, more than 90% of Canadian households are connected to high-speed Internet.Footnote 1 Track progress in your area using our interactive progress dashboard.

Learn more about our progress toward connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet.

Universal high-speed Internet access: Timeline
  • 2014 – 79% of Canadians have access to high-speed Internet.
  • 2016 – $585M Connect to Innovate is launched.
  • 2019 – Connectivity Strategy is announced, targeting 100% connectivity by 2030.
  • 2020 – $3.225B Universal Broadband Fund is launched.
  • 2022 – 93.5% of Canadians have access to high-speed Internet.
  • 2026 – 98% of Canadians are expected to have access to high-speed Internet.
  • 2030 – 100% of Canadians are expected to have access to high-speed Internet.

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