Says Connected Coast project will provide redundancy in the future
EARLIER THIS WEEK, CityWest issued a press release apologizing for a service disruption on June 7 and stating they “hope the repair crews and all parties involved are safe and well.”
“CityWest is committed, wherever possible, to laying fibre cable under the surfaces of land and water to ensure that our service can continue without disruptions,” the release says.
“We are all working toward one goal: to connect BC families and businesses to the world. Most ISP (Internet Service Providers) have historically shared poles above ground to connect wires. When one of those poles is affected as a result of an unforeseen or tragic event such as an accident, inclement weather conditions, or conditions caused by Mother Nature, we often face challenges to repair the damages and restore services,” the release explains.
CityWest is continuing to work to remove possible unforeseen conditions through its subsea project, the Connected Coast. “The project will also provide redundancy for Northern BC. Currently, most of Northern BC relies on one fibre path for all Internet traffic. If that path is damaged, several communities can lose all connectivity,” says the release.
“The Connected Coast will provide the North with another path for online traffic, so it can be rerouted if a link is damaged. After completion, many communities in the North and along the coast will have a redundant connection, providing more reliable services.”
The press release noted service returned on the evening of June 7.
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