Aliant offering satellite high speed, too

SAINT JOHN – Eastern telco Aliant today began offering a satellite option to deliver high-speed Internet to customers outside its existing DSL footprint. Aliant has collaborated with Telesat Canada to offer the two-way broadband satellite service, similar to Northwestel's NetKaster. “We understand the importance of broadband access for our customers, and Aliant has invested both independently and in partnership with government and communities to extend access as far as economically feasible at this time,” said Joe Mosher, director ISP, Aliant. “Now with a satellite option, customers virtually anywhere across Atlantic Canada can have access to broadband service.” The availability of...