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Galaxy Fibre Connects First Customers in York Region in Partnership with YorkNet
[Georgina, ON] — Galaxy Fibre, an affiliate of Community Network Partners Inc., is proud to announce the successful connection of its first customers to high-speed internet in the Pefferlaw community of the Town of Georgina. In collaboration with YorkNet, a corporation of The Regional Municipality of York, this marks an important milestone in bringing reliable internet access to underserved communities in York Region.
The partnership between YorkNet and Galaxy Fibre combines YorkNet’s dark fibre network with Galaxy Fibre’s last-mile connections to provide homes and businesses with essential high-speed internet services. Together, the initiative is addressing digital inequity and ensuring rural communities have access to modern, reliable connectivity.
“On behalf of York Regional Council, I congratulate YorkNet and Galaxy Fibre for making their first connections under the Universal Broadband Fund here in York Region,” said Wayne Emmerson, York Region Chairman and CEO. “Expanding access to high-speed internet helps ensure our underserved communities can progress in this ever-evolving digital world. We thank our funding partners for helping to make this network expansion possible.”
The significance of high-speed internet for rural areas like Pefferlaw cannot be overstated. Margaret Quirk, Mayor of Georgina and Chair of the YorkNet Board, emphasized its importance: “Access to reliable, high-speed internet is no longer a luxury; it is a critical requirement to ensure our residents and businesses can stay connected and succeed in today’s digital age. We remain focused on continuing this momentum and achieving our goal of connecting all corners of the Region with high-speed internet.”
This milestone is part of a broader initiative supported by substantial funding from all levels of government. The Governments of Canada and Ontario have together contributed more than $48 million through the Universal Broadband Fund, alongside investments from York Region and Community Network Partners Inc., bringing the total funding to nearly $120 million. This investment is enabling the expansion of YorkNet’s fibre network by hundreds of kilometres and will connect thousands of underserved homes.
“For people in rural and remote Ontario, a dependable, high-speed internet connection can be life-changing,” said Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament for Newmarket–Aurora. “It means new, better access to health care, education and help when you need it. I am proud of the work our federal government has done in funding the Universal Broadband Fund along with our partners The Government of Ontario and The Regional Municipality of York. Together, we are connecting communities and people and building a stronger, more vibrant future.”
“Our government is continuing to make progress to ensure that every community across Ontario has access to reliable high-speed internet by the end of 2025,” added Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure. “Thanks to incredible partnerships with organizations like YorkNet, we are expanding local broadband infrastructure to connect thousands of residents and businesses in York Region to the reliable high-speed internet services they need.”
The Galaxy Fibre team expressed their commitment to delivering on this mission. “We are making significant progress in enhancing connectivity in underserved areas of York Region by continuing our collaboration with YorkNet to provide high-speed internet to households in need,” said Lindsay Hodgkinson, President of Galaxy Fibre. “This partnership with YorkNet and the federal and provincial governments is a true testament to our commitment to delivering leading-edge services for York Region residents.”
The initial connections in Georgina are just the beginning. YorkNet and Galaxy Fibre are continuing to expand their reach, aiming to bring high-speed internet to even more communities in York Region.
About Galaxy Fibre
Galaxy Fibre, an affiliate of Community Network Partners Inc., specializes in providing last-mile high-speed fibre internet solutions to underserved areas. Through innovative technology and strong partnerships, Galaxy Fibre is committed to creating equitable digital access for communities across Ontario.
Media Contact
Lindsay Hodgkinson
President
Galaxy Fibre
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