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Eastlink buys Sunwire’s residential services

Eastlink announced Monday it has closed its purchase of Sunwire’s residential internet, TV and phone services for an undisclosed amount. Sudbury, Ontario-based Sunwire provides services to both residential and business customers. It was originally started as a software development company. It serves Ontario communities including Elliot Lake, Espanola, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, Sturgeon Falls, and Timmins. “Eastlink has a strong record of service and operational excellence in the communities it serves, which gives me confidence that they are the right company to take over this part of the business,” said Sunwire President and CEO Jason Legault in a press...