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Shaunavon Increases Its Connectivity

by Town of Shaunavon
Published on: February 24, 2022
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Shaunavon Access Communications recently launched HyperSpeed 450 services, increasing the speed of Shaunavon’s download speeds by almost 50 times. The projects are funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Universal Broadband Fund.

This internet update is highly beneficial to the community as the population relies heavily on high-speed internet for various aspects including business and education.

Shaunavon’s Mayor Kyle Bennett stated that this upgrade provides a competitive edge to Shaunavon and businesses. “We are excited and proud that Access believes in the future of Shaunavon.” - Mayor Bennett.

For the full story, visit https://www.myaccess.ca/news/news-details/access-communications-brings-faster-internet-to-shaunavon-and-macklin

Read about the investment by the Government of Canada to bring high-speed internet to over 2,500 Saskatchewan households:

https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2022/02/government-of-canada-invests-nearly-66-million-to-bring-high-speed-internet-to-more-than-2500-households-insaskatchewan.html

Photo by Jacob Miller of The Shaunavon Standard.

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