Northern Manitoba expansion to
deliver Gigabit Fibe Internet, next-generation TV services
FLIN FLON, MB, Jan. 14, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell MTS today
announced an expansion of its all-fibre broadband network in
Flin Flon that will bring Gigabit
Internet speeds and next-generation Fibe TV service to
approximately 2,800 residences and businesses throughout the
Northern Manitoba city.
"Increasing reliable access to broadband is key to developing
the economic potential of the north," said Premier Brian Pallister. "This investment in broadband
services in Flin Flon and
surrounding communities will not only provide economic benefits for
the region but also improve the health and quality of life for
residents of Northern
Manitoba."
"This investment from Bell MTS will provide meaningful economic
benefits for our community and help ensure that Flin Flon will continue to prosper into the
future," said Cal Huntley, Mayor of
Flin Flon. "We are pleased that
Bell MTS is bringing these world class services to Flin Flon. They certainly add to our
attractiveness when exploring new opportunities for diversification
and services."
With direct connections to the Bell MTS fibre network beginning
this summer, Flin Flonners will have access to Bell MTS Gigabit
Fibe Internet, Whole Home Wi-Fi and Fibe TV, as well as a path to
future digital communications services enabled by Bell's
high-capacity fibre links.
"We're proud to add Flin Flon
to the growing number of Manitoba
communities connected to the most advanced broadband Internet and
TV services available in Canada,"
said Dan McKeen, Vice Chair,
Bell MTS & Western Canada. "Our commitment to invest a
billion dollars in modernizing Manitoba's communications infrastructure
continues to contribute to new economic and social opportunities in
Northern Manitoba and other
locations throughout the province."
Fully funded by Bell MTS, construction of the Flin Flon fibre project starts in March. Bell
MTS has brought direct fibre links to other communities throughout
the province, including Beausejour, Blumenort, Brandon, Carberry, Carman, Dauphin, Dugald, Gimli, Killarney, La
Salle, Lorette,
Minnedosa, Mitchell, Morden, Neepawa, Niverville, Oakbank, Selkirk, Steinbach, Stonewall, The
Pas, Thompson, Winkler and Winnipeg. For more information about Bell MTS
fibre, please visit BellMTS.ca/Internet or BellMTS.ca/Business.
About the City of Flin
Flon
Located north of the 54th parallel and 743 km
northwest of Winnipeg, the
City of Flin Flon is a unique
northern-urban community and trading area. The city was built on
old volcanic belt which gives the region a beautiful rocky
landscape and is the source of vast mineral deposits. Home to
approximately 5,000 people, Flin
Flon is a thriving community nestled in the middle of
nature's magnificence.
About Bell MTS
Part of BCE Inc. (TSX,
NYSE: BCE), Canada's largest communications company, Bell MTS
provides advanced broadband wireless, TV, Internet and business
communication solutions throughout Manitoba, as well as Canada's premier TV,
radio and other multimedia services with Bell Media. To learn more,
please visit BellMTS.ca or BCE.ca.
The Bell Let's Talk initiative promotes Canadian mental health
with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's
Talk Day – taking place this year on January
29 – and significant Bell funding of community care and
access, research and workplace leadership initiatives throughout
the country. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
Media inquiries:
Andrew Parkinson
Bell MTS
204-941-8256
andrew.parkinson@bellmts.ca
@Bell_News
City of Flin Flon
Nathaniel Boucher
204-681-7510
nboucher@flinflon.ca
SOURCE Bell Canada