Bell Aliant first to launch fibre to the home to an entire city

FREDERICTON, NB - Bell Aliant, in partnership with the Government of New Brunswick, will be the first provider in Canada to cover an entire city with fibre to the home (FTTH) technology. The regional communication provider pledged to invest $60 million to serve 70,000 homes and businesses in Fredericton and Saint John by mid 2010. Called FibreOp, the technology will provide customers access to an advanced broadband network delivered through 100% fibre-optic technology connected directly to their home. "We are excited that our FibreOp launch makes us the first in Canada to offer fibre to the home to serve entire...