Bringing High-Speed Internet to Hard-to-Reach Areas
SWIFT 2.0 is an $87.3 million broadband initiative, made possible through funding from the Government of Ontario and contributions from local internet service providers. The program is expanding broadband infrastructure to bring high-speed internet to 4,676 underserved homes and businesses in hard-to-reach areas across Southwestern Ontario.
Building on the success of SWIFT 1.0, which connected 66,661 homes and businesses between 2019 and 2024, SWIFT 2.0 builds on this progress by expanding broadband access to additional rural and First Nation communities, delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity to more homes and businesses across Southwestern Ontario.
Strong Partnerships,
Immediate Action
In 2024, the Government of Ontario committed $31.6 million to advance broadband expansion through SWIFT 2.0. Projects supported through this investment are already underway and are scheduled for completion by December 2025 (with one project extending into 2026).
In 2025, the province awarded an additional $41.5 million investment, further extending the program to reach more homes and businesses. Projects funded through this investment are expected to be completed by December 2026.
With combined support from the Province and local service providers, SWIFT 2.0 is delivering on its commitment to expand high-speed internet access and strengthen digital equity across Southwestern Ontario.
Local Partners
SWIFT 2.0 is working with a range of local and regional internet service providers, including:
BrookeTel, Cogeco, Execulink, First Nations Cable, GBTel, HuronTel, Mornington Communications, NFTC, Quadro, Saugeen First Nation, TekSavvy, Tuckersmith, and Wightman.
These partnerships ensure that broadband expansion is tailored to the communities it serves, leveraging local expertise and resources to deliver high-quality connectivity across Southwestern Ontario.
COVERAGE AREA
SWIFT 2.0 aims to enhance high-speed internet service in dispersed and underserved locations across Southwestern Ontario’s rural and small communities. The project areas are primarily non-contiguous, meaning they are not clustered together but rather include scattered locations, with some areas focusing on just one or two homes or businesses.
PROJECT MAP
