High-speed internet will be coming to Cottam this year. Construction on infrastructure will be carried out by Cogeco for more than 940 homes and businesses as the company expands its fibre-powered high-speed internet and EPICO IPTV service.

Work will start soon and should be completed by the end of 2023.

Fibre services are expected to b provided progressively in the area as work is completed. Download and upload speeds are expected to reach up to 1 gigabit per second.

Residents should see a noticeable increase in speed for uploading and downloading files, for downloading movies, and for online gaming. This increase should also make a significant difference in households that are mostly wireless.

“We are very excited about Cogeco’s expansion into Cottam,” said Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers. “Fibre is the future, and we want it available to every resident of every community in the Town of Kingsville.”

Matt Wickham is vice president and general manager of customer experience and B2B at Cogeco. “We believe that all Ontarians should have access to high-speed internet regardless of where they live,” he said. “We saw the petition by residents in Cottam asking for fibre internet, and we are pleased to answer it, delivering our services promptly.”

“High-speed internet is essential, and we are proud to be an integral part of the Cottam community, connecting you for work, school, social, and entertainment needs.”

Residents will be advised when the service is available.