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July 13, 2009 Bell Aliant, with support from the New Brunswick government, claims it will be the first communications company in Canada to provide an advanced broadband network to an entire city. Bell Aliant will be investing $60 million to provide fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology to 70,000 homes and businesses in Saint John and Fredericton by mid-2010. Some customers will receive this service, known as FiberOP, later this year. “We are excited that our launch of FiberOP makes us the first communications company in Canada to offer fiber-to-the-home to serve entire cities,” said Karen Sheriff, president and CEO, Bell Aliant. “In addition to bringing the most advanced technology to our customers, it makes economic sense for Bell Aliant in these markets because of the cost advantages associated with our virtually 100% aerial network infrastructure and low population density.”  Sherriff said that customers will have access to an advanced broadband
network delivered through 100% fiber optic technology connected
directly to their homes and businesses. With FiberOP, she said,
customers will be able to enjoy the ultimate Internet and television
experience.“We are pleased Bell Aliant has chosen to launch this next generation broadband network first to our province, and we expect this leading technology will attract further investment and bring more New Brunswickers home for work, leading us forward on the road to self-sufficiency,” said Premier Shawn Graham. “This project is critical to developing and expanding New Brunswick’s growing information-communications-technologies (ICT) sector and will maintain our province’s leadership edge in telecommunications technology across Canada.” The provincial government is renewing its strategic partnership with Bell Aliant by extending two existing service agreements for three years. It is also contributing $1 million to ensure that New Brunswick technology and construction companies (and their employees) participate in the project. In return, Bell Aliant will award $3 million in project-related contracts to local businesses. FiberOP is a continuation of Bell Aliant’s strategy to bring fiber services closer to customers. Bell Aliant covers more than 240,000 homes with its fiber-to-the-node (FTTN) network. As Bell Aliant moves into these new markets, with one of the most aerial networks in North America and relatively low population density, FTTH costs are comparable to FTTN. CLICK HERE for Bell Aliant. E-MAIL This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for Deborah Nobes of Business New Brunswick. |
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