Nova Scotia expands high-speed satellite internet grant program

The provincialgovernment is expanding a program aimed at helping Nova Scotiansin areas with spotty internet service connect to asatellite network.

TheSatellite Internet Service Rebate program will now help approximately 5,900 homes instead of the 3,700 originally announced last month,according to a news release from the province.

"Our government committed to extending internet access to every household in Nova Scotia and closing the connection gaps," Economic Development Minister Susan Corkum-Greek said in the release. "This expansion is about levelling the playing field so that Nova Scotians who are the furthest out from gaining access to internet can get connected more quickly."

The Nova Scotia government says it will provide up to $1,000 toresidents and businesses to coverequipment and installation costs.StarLinksays it costs $759 to buy the hardwareand $140 a month to access the service.

Nova Scotianscan check their eligibility for the programbyvisiting Develop Nova Scotia's rebate page and inputting their address.