Almost 200 public libraries in rural Saskatchewan will be receiving internet speed upgrades in a joint effort between SaskTel and the Ministry of Education.
The libraries, which have existing CommunityNet (CNet) fibre infrastructure, will be upgraded to a minimum of 50 megabits per second (Mbps) connection, according to the province.
The upgrades will be performed over the summer and will provide faster access to online tools.
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“This service enhancement isn’t just about faster browsing; it’s about empowering students and library users with the digital tools and resources they need to thrive in today’s knowledge-driven world,” Sasktel president and CEO Charlene Gavel said in a release.
There are currently 160 public libraries outside of the province’s urban centres with 10 Mbps fibre connections and 36 public libraries with 25 Mbps.