The number of devices on your network and what they’re using the internet for, as internet speeds are shared among all devices on the network.The processing abilities of your devices (PC/laptop, tablet, smartphones, etc.).

The type of connection between your device and the router (e.g., Ethernet, Wi-Fi) you are using.

The age and specifications of your devices, such as your phone, laptop, Smart TV, and any adapters and dongles you might be using.

SWIFT funding announcement including Ramara Township.Please note: Your maximum internet connection speed can be affected by several factors, including, but not limited to:.

Media Release - Simcoe County to receive $41 million on broadband upgrades.

Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) is a non-profit municipally-led broadband expansion project created to improve internet connectivity in underserved communities. Construction is expected to begin this Fall and be completed by mid-February 2022. With the joint investment of over $3.2 million, the Rogers network will expand by 44 kilometres and will service over 1,000 homes in Gamebridge, Bass Lake and Orr Lake. On June 30th, Rogers announced that it has been awarded a partnership with the Government of Canada's Universal Broadband Fund to bring fast, reliable, high-speed internet service to Simcoe County. Learn more on the Government of Canada's Universal Broadband Fund page. The Universal Broadband Fund has been designed to fund broadband infrastructure projects that will bring high-speed Internet at 50/10 Megabits per second (Mbps) to rural and remote communities. Link to Media Release Service Gap Areas covered by Rogers Communication Inc The Project is anticipated to be complete by mid 2022. The total investment is $4,816,833 with the Township of Ramara contributing only $425,000. On September 27, 2021, Council signed an agreement with Rogers Communication Canada Inc to service 828 underserved premises with either wired or wireless services. On April 12, 2022, the Township of Ramara and Muskoka Wifi announce that residents in the north area of the Township have access to high-speed wireless internet.įull Media Release Rogers Communication Inc On October 25, 2021, the Township of Ramara Council signed an agreement with Muskoka Wifi to service over 200 underserved premises in the North area (Gap A) of the Township with wireless services. *For any wireless services, round circles on public mapping, mapping is provided by service provider and may change. *Please note that you will need to click on the layer 'Internet Projects 2022' under the Business and Development heading. These seven service gap areas will be covered by Rogers Communication Inc. With the seven service gaps, over 800+ households will receive a minimum of 50/10 service. The report identified seven service gaps around the Township that were identified using the CIRA performance tests and responses from residents. On JCouncil approved the Internet Plan to improve broadband services in Ramara. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) declared that high-speed internet is now a basic service and established a universal service objective that Canadians (in rural and remote areas to those in urban centres) have access to broad internet services.

It is one of the Township's initiatives to reduce the digital divide and provide residents access to broadband services as they continue to work, learn and connect at home. The importance of a high speed internet connection to rural residents can be seen as a basic utility one that drives drives development in rural economies and acts as an important attraction tool.

Rogers wireless internet speed test