Cell phone users between Sooke and Port Renfrew are benefiting from improved service thanks to seven new cellular towers along Highway 14.
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The telecommunications giant says five cellular towers are already in service, and two more are on track to be operational by spring 2023 to provide seamless 5G coverage along the 70-kilometre route popular for Vancouver Island commuters. “We are proud to light up service along this stretch of Highway 14 as we work to improve wireless connectivity for drivers and emergency responders,” said McKenzie in a news release.
As part of the project, a wi-fi hotspot was also installed at the Sombrio Rest Area, near Sombrio Beach, offering “essential connectivity to those who live, work and visit in this area of Vancouver Island,” according to the company.Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.
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