Bell and the Government of Nova Scotia have announced the completion of a “major” broadband infrastructure project to communities located on the Big and Little Tancook Islands.
The project will bring high-speed fibre internet access to approximately 184 homes and businesses on the islands, and will help “connect one of Nova Scotia’s most remote island communities to new opportunities for work, education, healthcare, and economic growth.”
The press release also notes that to connect the communities, Bell deployed about 7 kilometres of submarine fibre cable and built an additional 8 kilometres of fibre infrastructure on the islands.
It was also mentioned that, before the connection, the communities largely relied on a mix of wireless and satellite technologies for internet access. From experience, these options are liveable, but they can struggle under heavier workloads like online gaming, consistent streaming, or video calls.
“Reliable fibre internet can transform opportunities for island communities,” says Mark McDonald, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Bell. “Working closely with the Government of Nova Scotia and Build Nova Scotia, we delivered an innovative subsea fibre project that will help residents and businesses on Big and Little Tancook Islands stay connected and thrive.”
To add some context, Bell has received a lot of coverage for similar connectivity projects. Back in September 2025, Bell announced a major project to expand and enhance its wireless service in 224 communities across the country by early this year.
Source: Bell
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