Telecommunications
There are approximately eighty businesses providing 800 jobs in ne of the fastest growing sectors in the world. These businesses ave a tremendous role in the generation of new income from off-Island. (Equalling $5.4 million yearly, helping to ensure a prosperous future.) There are many exciting developments in this sector including the establishment of a $2.5 million Tech-Enterprise Centre and testing of RF Modem technology.

Components of the knowledge based sector in Cape Breton:

  • Fibre optic routes
  • Advanced network surveillance
  • Tailored business packages
  • High-speed data networks
  • Advanced switching technology
  • Multimedia
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Interactive Software
  • Courseware
  • Credit Card Vending Technology