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Eastlink buys Sunwire’s residential services


Eastlink announced Monday it has closed its purchase of Sunwire’s residential internet, TV and phone services for an undisclosed amount.

Sudbury, Ontario-based Sunwire provides services to both residential and business customers. It was originally started as a software development company. It serves Ontario communities including Elliot Lake, Espanola, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, Sturgeon Falls, and Timmins.

“Eastlink has a strong record of service and operational excellence in the communities it serves, which gives me confidence that they are the right company to take over this part of the business,” said Sunwire President and CEO Jason Legault in a press release. “Sunwire will continue to provide innovative solutions and exceptional service to our business customers as we put all our focus towards our SolSwitch Communications Platform, Cybersecurity & IT, structured cabling and business internet.”

“We are pleased to welcome Sunwire customers to the Eastlink family,” said Eastlink CEO Jeff Gillham. “They have our commitment that we will work hard, every day, to earn their business as we continue to invest, grow and build on the products and services we offer with the care and excellence to customer service for which we have become known.”