TORONTO — Acronym Solutions Inc. (formerly Hydro One Telecom Inc.) today announced it is partnering with First Nations Cable (FNC), Net-Neutral Inc. and AANAKWAD Inc. to enable broadband connectivity to Six Nations of the Grand River in southwestern Ontario.
This is the first Indigenous-led project of its kind, says a press release, adding it “creates a blueprint for similar projects to follow and is an example of what can be accomplished with Indigenous partners.”
In this partnership led by FNC, Net-Neutral and AANAKWAD (Ojibwe for “the cloud”), and supported by Six Nations’ elected chief and council, Acronym Solutions “will enable backbone broadband internet connectivity to FNC, who will extend the infrastructure to deliver broadband access to members and local businesses in Six Nations,” the release explains.
“We are proud to be part of this innovative project,” said John Papadakis, president and CEO of Acronym Solutions, in the release. “We are committed to helping our customers reach their full potential by providing creative solutions to complex technical challenges.
“This project gives us the opportunity to work in close partnership with FNC, Net-Neutral Inc. and AANAKWAD Inc. to enable further economic development within Six Nations and beyond. The success of this partnership demonstrates how much is possible when all parties work towards a common goal. We look forward to building on this long-term partnership to help bring broadband connectivity to many currently underserved communities across Ontario,” Papadakis said.
“We’re proud of our community and we are dedicated to providing high quality service at fair and competitive rates,” said Jeff Thomas, president of FNC, which has been serving the Six Nations of the Grand River since 1989. “Today, we would like all parties to be recognized as we are now prepared to deliver reliable broadband services to all Six Nations territories for today and the future.”
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