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Additional 25 communities added to 3G expansion in NWT

YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES - An additional 25 communities in the NWT will have access to enhanced third generation (3G) mobile Internet services as part of an initiative that also enhances broadband Internet service for 31 communities says Infrastructure Canada, Northwestel and Falcon Communications. The enhanced 3G HSPA wireless service provides higher data transfer speed and capacity, allowing residents and visitors to use the latest wireless devices, tablets and smartphones. The technology allows customers to fully use the capabilities and features of the most modern and popular wireless devices such as mobile Internet, texting, e-mail, music and video streaming, and cellular...