All NWT communities now have 4G wireless, high-speed Internet service

YELLOWKNIFE – The Northwest Territories (NWT) Broadband Infrastructure project wrapped up this week with every NWT community receiving 4G wireless and high-speed Internet service.The Government of Canada contributed $14.8 million to the NWT Broadband Infrastructure Phase 2 project through the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF), and Falcon Communications contributed $19.4 million, with support from NorthwesTel and the provincial government of the Northwest Territories.This project, which delivered high-speed Internet connectivity and wireless mobility to all 33 communities in the Territory, addressed gaps in the delivery of enhanced Internet by providing increased usage packages, new satellite-based DSL Internet services, and advanced mobile...