Broadband services are provided by private Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and telecom companies, which are not part of municipal infrastructure. While this is not part of the municipal mandate, East Gwillimbury is taking several steps to enhance internet connectivity throughout the community.

We are working with the Region-owned YorkNet Telecom Network Inc. as they grow the Region’s high-speed dark-fiber network across York Region. YorkNet is taking an active role in applying for eligible program funding and has submitted applications under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario Program and the Universal Broadband Fund. This expanded fibre infrastructure will make it easier and more cost effective for private ISPs to expand their services to residents and businesses, especially in areas of the community that are currently under-served.

While YorkNet itself does not provide direct service to residential users, they have recently partnered with Galaxy Fibre to do so.

For updates on YorkNet’s expansion projects, sign up for their newsletter.

Help Us Identify Gaps – Test Your Internet Speed

The Town has partnered with the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), who manages the .ca domain across Canada, to bring updated speed testing to East Gwillimbury. By running the speed test, residents can assist the Town and Internet Service Providers in identifying the gaps in the system and advocate for improvements.

Access the Speed Test Service

Supporting Broadband in East Gwillimbury

 How Are We Helping?
 The municipality has streamlined its internal approval processes when working with private internet service providers. This helps to expedite installation of fibre and wireless technology infrastructure. 
 Broadband Working Group
Broadband Working Group was established by Council in 2019 and consists of volunteer members of the community with relevant technical knowledge and an interest in expanding reliable, affordable broadband. This group meets regularly with ISPs and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to leverage new technologies and to encourage expansion of broadband services across the community.

Find Service Providers and Free Public Wi-Fi

Service Providers
Looking for an internet provider? Below is a list of internet service available in East Gwillimbury. Please contact them to find out if service is available in your area. Note: The below list has been compiled for resident convenience, the Town does not endorse or recommend any of the following providers. 
  • Bell - Website | Telephone: 1 (866) 210-7060
  • FiberSpeed - Website | Telephone: 1 (866) 342-3711
  • Galaxy Fibre - Website | Telephone: 1 (877) 727-3448 
  • Rogers - Website | Telephone: 1 (866) 210-4059
  • RuralWave - Website | Telephone: (705) 432-8468
  • Starlink - Website
  • Vianet - Website | Telephone: 1 (800) 788-0363
  • Xplornet - Website | Telephone: 1 (877) 969-3152
Free Public Wi-Fi
East Gwillimbury residents and visitors can enjoy free internet access outside of the Civic Centre, Holland Landing Community Centre, and Ross Family Complex. Signage and barricades have been installed at each facility that identify the location of the Wi-Fi access areas within each parking lot. Those interested in connecting to the Wi-Fi hotspots must park in one of the designated parking spots to connect to the internet.

The Wi-Fi hotspots can be accessed within 12 meters at the following locations:

  • Civic Centre - front entrance visitor parking spaces
  • Holland Landing Community Centre - front entrance facing the windows
  • Ross Family Complex - front entrance facing the windows
Borrow a Mobile Hotspot

Need internet on the go? The East Gwillimbury Public Library offers mobile internet hotspots you can borrow with your library card. Hotspots are available at both the Holland Landing and Mount Albert branches.

To learn more, visit www.egpl.ca (search 'Check Out the Internet'), email info@egpl.ca, or call your local branch:

  • Holland Landing Branch - (905) 836-6492
  • Mount Albert Branch – (905) 473-2472

Contact

Questions may be directed to the Town's Economic Development Team.