Internet and Cellular Projects

Connectivity

Reliable internet and mobile service are essential for daily life, safety, and economic growth. Greater Madawaska is part of regional and provincial initiatives that are expanding high-speed internet and improving cellular coverage across Eastern Ontario. This page brings those updates together and shows how to check the status at your address.

Updated: July 31, 2025.

What’s underway

Ontario Connects (Province of Ontario): The Province’s Accelerated High-Speed Internet Program (AHSIP) is investing nearly $4B to bring reliable high-speed internet to unserved and underserved areas, targeting province-wide connectivity by end of 2025. Residents can search an interactive provincial map to see project areas, construction status, and participating internet service providers.
EORN Cell Gap Project (Eastern Ontario): A $300M regional public-private partnership led by the Eastern Ontario Regional Network is constructing ~300+ new cellular sites and upgrading 300+ existing sites to expand coverage and capacity across Eastern Ontario, including Renfrew County.

Check status and maps

Ontario High-Speed Internet Projects Map - Search by address or municipality to view provincially funded projects, construction status, and participating ISPs.

EORN Tower Locations (Interactive Map) - High-level map of proposed and active sites for the EORN Cell Gap Project.

Program Overview – Ontario Connects / AHSIP - Background on the provincial program, timeline, procurement model, and investment.

EORN Cell Gap Project – About & Updates - Project goals, scope, and news releases.

Canada’s National Broadband Map (ISED) (optional supplemental reference) - Explore federal coverage data and reported availability.

What this means for Greater Madawaska

Coverage improvements: Connectivity upgrades are being rolled out across Eastern Ontario, with new towers and upgrades improving service reliability on rural roads and in hamlets within Renfrew County. Exact timing and locations are determined by project partners and carriers; use the maps above for the latest at your address.
High-speed internet build-outs: Provincial projects are staged by contract area. As work progresses, the provincial map reflects construction status and expected service providers.

Help improve the data

Run a speed test (when available) and report persistent service issues to your provider; EORN also provides an internet speed test link within its resources.

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