MONTREAL – Sympatico Optimax, a high speed Internet service for consumers that brings fibre optics closer than ever to consumers’ homes, launched today in Montreal.
The service offers an Internet connection that will consistently deliver fast maximum speeds of 10 or 16 megabits per second (Mbps), says the press release.
"Bell is setting a new standard in Internet access," said Kevin Crull, president, residential services, Bell Canada. "Sympatico Optimax builds on Bell’s new fibre optic network."
Sympatico Optimax brings Bell’s fibre optic network closer than ever before to consumer homes, resulting in faster Internet access that remains consistent throughout the day at its maximum speed. "Sympatico Optimax will appeal especially to Internet users who enjoy bandwidth-intensive applications," says the company.
The monthly rates start at $65 a month.
"Sympatico Optimax Internet service is always fast and its connection to consumer homes will not slow down," said Crull. "Our technology is optimized for a new generation of consumers with a growing appetite for digital entertainment, whether online games, music or video."
Consumer demand for Internet bandwidth and reliability is exploding among Internet users. Sympatico.MSN.ca has seen a dramatic increase in demand for video content from 2.2 million streams in 2003 to more than 31 million streams in 2005, with current 2006 projections over 60 million.
Sympatico Optimax is available in selected areas of Montreal now and is priced at $65 per month for 10 Mbps or $80 per month for 16 Mbps. The service includes up to 75 GB of bandwidth usage, or the equivalent of over 15,000 music downloads. Availability and pricing of the service in Toronto will be announced at a later date.
