First FTTH multi-dwelling unit in Atlantic Canada opens its doors

HALIFAX – Bell Aliant has completed the first multi-residential building in Atlantic Canada fitted with its fibre-to-the-home network FibreOP.In tandem with residential landlord Killam, Bell Aliant retrofited a 151-unit high rise building in Fredericton, NB, after a kitchen fire on September 9, 2009 resulted in extensive smoke and water damage to the nine-storey building. FibreOP offers Internet speeds up to 70 Mbps download and 15 Mbps upload, digital TV service including high definition television, and watch and record PVR. “We’re thrilled that residents of Killam’s Forest Hill Towers are now able to experience FibreOP, featuring exceptionally fast Internet speeds and an...