Broadband in East Gwillimbury
Broadband services are provided by private Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and telecom companies, which are not part of municipal infrastructure. While this is not part of the municipal mandate, East Gwillimbury is taking several steps to enhance internet connectivity throughout the community.
We are working with the Region-owned YorkNet Telecom Network Inc. as they grow the Region’s high-speed dark-fiber network across York Region. YorkNet is taking an active role in applying for eligible program funding and has submitted applications under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario Program and the Universal Broadband Fund. This expanded fibre infrastructure will make it easier and more cost effective for private ISPs to expand their services to residents and businesses, especially in areas of the community that are currently under-served.
While YorkNet itself does not provide direct service to residential users, they have recently partnered with Galaxy Fibre to do so.
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Help Us Identify Gaps – Test Your Internet Speed
The Town has partnered with the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), who manages the .ca domain across Canada, to bring updated speed testing to East Gwillimbury. By running the speed test, residents can assist the Town and Internet Service Providers in identifying the gaps in the system and advocate for improvements.
A postcard was mailed out to residents encouraging them to take the internet speed test. It includes a QR code that links to the Canadian Internet Registration Authority’s (CIRA) EG-specific page for speed testing. If you have any questions about the speed test or the postcard, please contact Economic Development at 905-478-4282 ext. 3862 or email ecdev@eastgwillimbury.ca.
Supporting Broadband in East Gwillimbury
Find Service Providers and Free Public Wi-Fi
- Bell - Website | Telephone: 1-866-210-7060
- FiberSpeed - Website | Telephone: 1-866-342-3711
- Galaxy Fibre - Website | Telephone: 1-877-727-3448
- Rogers - Website | Telephone: 1-866-210-4059
- RuralWave - Website | Telephone: 705-432-8468
- Starlink - Website
- Vianet - Website | Telephone: 1-800-788-0363
- Xplornet - Website | Telephone: 1-877-969-3152
The Wi-Fi hotspots can be accessed within 12 meters at the following locations:
- Civic Centre - front entrance visitor parking spaces
- Holland Landing Community Centre - front entrance facing the windows
- Ross Family Complex - front entrance facing the windows
Need internet on the go? The East Gwillimbury Public Library offers mobile internet hotspots you can borrow with your library card. Hotspots are available at both the Holland Landing and Mount Albert branches.
To learn more, visit www.egpl.ca (search 'Check Out the Internet'), email info@egpl.ca, or call your local branch:
- Holland Landing Branch - 905-836-6492
- Mount Albert Branch – 905-473-2472
Contact
Questions may be directed to the Town's Economic Development Team.
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