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CityWest completes Kitimat fibre link

KITIMAT, BC - CityWest has completed its 65 km fibre-optic link between Kitimat and Terrace, the final phase of its ‘Kitimat upgrade project’ announced in January. Local cable infrastructure has already been upgraded as part of the first phase of the project. Once its new central office and technical office are complete, the fibre-link will be able to provide digital cable, home phone, and improved high-speed Internet services to Kitimat residents and businesses.The company was reluctant to commit to a specific start date.“There is still some work to be done at the new central office location in Kitimat before we can start...