MIRAMICHI, N.B. — Halifax-based Eastlink said in a press release today its $26-plus million mobile network expansion efforts in northern New Brunswick are “making great progress” in Miramichi.
“Eastlink’s mobile expansion in the province is well underway and will take place over the next couple of years expanding existing coverage from Shediac to the Miramichi this year, followed by Bathurst and the Acadian Peninsula,” the press release reads.
“We’re very pleased with how things are progressing in New Brunswick, and more specifically in Miramichi,” said Jeff Gillham, Eastlink’s CEO, in the release. “We’ve secured our retail location in Bridgeview Plaza and our technical teams have been on the ground working with local contractors to prepare and install our new, 5G-ready sites.”
Eastlink is “on track to go live in Miramichi in the coming months,” confirmed Steve Irvine, vice-president of engineering and CTO for Eastlink.
“We have the necessary approvals and permits in place and have begun preparing several sites between Shediac and Miramichi with access roads, tree trimming and the installation of poles, antennae systems and supportive equipment,” Irvine said.
“We were very excited to hear of Eastlink’s mobile expansion investment plans back in the fall,” said Miramichi Mayor Adam Lordon. “We’re thrilled with the progress being made. Strong access to mobile services in communities like ours is so important; it positions us as a place where our people are motivated to stay and where new people feel encouraged to settle because they have the tools they need to live, work, learn and play.”
Since launching its mobile service in 2013, initially in Nova Scotia and P.E.I., Eastlink has invested more than $270 million to expand its service into more Canadian communities including Saint John, Fredericton, Shediac and Sussex in New Brunswick, the release says.
Photo provided by Eastlink.
