FRASER LAKE, B.C. — CityWest announced today it has officially launched fibre-optic services in partnership with the Village of Fraser Lake in British Columbia.
The first customers have been connected to the new network, with residents and businesses registered for service in the west of Fraser Lake being the first to receive services, according to a press release.
“Residents and businesses that have a fibre-optic connection to their property can now register for services, that will soon be available. Customers will be able to access Internet with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, TV, and phone services over reliable fibre-optic infrastructure,” the release reads.
“While installations are taking place, construction teams are still working to bring the rest of the community online. A launch date for the remaining areas of Fraser Lake is expected to be announced in the coming weeks,” the release says.
To bring this state-of-the-art service to its residents and businesses, “the Village of Fraser Lake directed available funding to the construction of this fibre-optic network,” the release explains, adding “no additional municipal taxes were levied to build this $2.1 million project.”
Fraser Lake’s investment toward the new service is recognized through a partnering agreement with CityWest, the release says.
As part of the agreement, announced last year, CityWest and the Village of Fraser Lake established a new company, VFL Communications, which is providing last-mile fibre-to-the-home services in the village.
“This unique partnership will see a portion of the profits from services go directly back into the Village of Fraser Lake, while also giving the community more influence over their connectivity needs,” the release says. “The Village of Fraser Lake has been instrumental in the success of this project, ensuring community members receive the opportunity to access fibre-optic connectivity.”
“We’re thrilled to see CityWest’s fibre-optic services go live in Fraser Lake,” said Sarrah Storey, mayor of Fraser Lake, in the release. “The municipality’s partnership with CityWest, recognized through the establishment of VFL Communications, will bring a welcomed and reliable advancement in connectivity to our community.”
“It’s an exciting day as we see the first customers in Fraser Lake go live with fibre-optic services,” said Stefan Woloszyn, CEO of CityWest. “We are honoured to partner with the Village of Fraser Lake to deliver last mile services and are looking forward to building a strong relationship with our partners and the community of Fraser Lake.”
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