Rural Connections is a joint venture between The Province of Ontario, the Township of Laurentian Valley, the Town of Petawawa and Bell Aliant. The purpose of this venture is to bring High Speed Internet access to residents of the Township of Laurentian Valley and the Town of Petawawa, not currently being served.

The Township of Laurentian Valley and Town of Petawawa have submitted a successful application for funding from the Government of Ontario’s Rural Connections Phase 2 grant program. They received a $700,908 grant to expand broadband services. The RFP was awarded to Bell Aliant Regional Communications Limited to implement a wireline solution to expand broadband services. Bell Aliant will invest just over $1,401,816 to create a $2,102,724 broadband investment in Laurentian Valley Township and the Town of Petawawa.

Please select from the links at the left to find out more information on the local broadband project in the Township of Laurentian Valley and the Town of Petawawa.