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SWIFT Announces RFP for New Broadband Projects in Niagara Region

The Niagara Region RFP was released March 23, 2020. Contracts will be awarded, and service provider agreements will be put in place shortly after the RFP closes on October 23, 2020 (Closing date extended to October 30, 2020) Southwestern Integrated…

Melissa O'BrienJune 11, 2020

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SWIFT Issues RFP to Bring Greater Access to High-Speed Internet in Brant County

The Brant County RFP was released on March 23, 2020. Contracts will be awarded, and service provider agreements will be put in place shortly after the RFP closes on October 30, 2020 (Closing date extended…

Melissa O'BrienJune 11, 2020

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SWIFT Launches RFP to Enhance High-Speed Connectivity in the Waterloo Region

The RFP for the Region of Waterloo was released March 23, 2020. Contracts will be awarded, and service provider agreements will be put in place shortly after the RFP closes on October 2, 2020. Southwestern…

Melissa O'BrienJune 11, 2020

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SWIFT Announces New Board Members

SWIFT’s Board of Directors is comprised of government and non-government community leaders. SWIFT today announced that John Innes and Mark Rausa, have been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors as non-governmental representatives, effective April 3, 2020. The appointments of the new…

Melissa O'BrienApril 8, 2020

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SWIFT Launches RFP to Enhance High-Speed Internet in Windsor

The RFP is expected to close on July 31, 2020 with contracts awarded and service provider agreements in place later this year. As part of its Southwestern Ontario broadband expansion plan, SWIFT is proud to announce…

Melissa O'BrienApril 1, 2020

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SWIFT Launches New Website

SWIFT is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. The new site features improved navigation and functionality aimed to provide users with quick and easy access to project information, announcements and updates. …

Melissa O'BrienJanuary 31, 2020

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Applications Being Accepted for SWIFT’s Non-Governmental Board of Directors

Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) is a non-profit municipally led broadband expansion project created to improve internet connectivity in underserved communities and rural areas across Southwestern Ontario. We are currently accepting applications for up to…

hyperweb1January 30, 2020

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SWIFT Announces Major Fibre Projects in Lambton County

SWIFT signs agreements with Execulink Telecom Inc. (Execulink Telecom) and Cogeco Connexions Inc. (Cogeco Connexions) to support four large-scale fibre projects to deliver faster internet speeds in Lambton Shores, the Town of Plympton-Wyoming, St. Clair…

Melissa O'BrienJanuary 24, 2020

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SWIFT Announces Wellington County High-Speed Broadband Expansion Plan

SWIFT signs agreements with Cogeco Connexion Inc. (Cogeco Connexion), EH!tel Networks Inc. (EH!tel Networks) and North Frontenac Telephone Corporation Limited (NFTC) to support the expansion of broadband infrastructure in Wellington County. Nearly 2,900 households and businesses across 17 communities…

Melissa O'BrienJanuary 24, 2020

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SWIFT Announces High-Speed Broadband Projects in Norfolk County

SWIFT signs agreements with Rogers Communications (Rogers) and Execulink Telecom Inc. (Execulink Telecom) to support the roll-out of three new fibre-to-the-home projects across the region. More than 3,900 homes and businesses will benefit from new…

Melissa O'BrienJanuary 24, 2020