Independent internet service provider Netcrawler announced last Thursday it has officially launched its fibre-to-the-building (FTTB) internet service for condominiums and multi-residential communities across the Greater Toronto Area.
Marking “a significant step forward” in the expansion of Netcrawler’s privately owned last-mile infrastructure, the FTTB service is available exclusively to condos and multi-unit properties and it promises to deliver symmetrical speeds of up to 10 Gbps, according to a Netcrawler press release.
Once building access is granted, Netcrawler “designs, installs, owns and operates the full last-mile network within the building — eliminating any dependence on legacy infrastructure or third-party carriers,” the press release says.
“Launching our fibre-to-the-building service across the Greater Toronto Area is a major milestone for Netcrawler,” Rajinthan Rajalingam, Netcrawler’s CEO, said in a statement. “Canadians deserve more competition and greater price flexibility when it comes to internet service. We’re proud to offer a solution that raises the bar for internet service in these communities.”
Netcrawler said installations are performed with minimal disruption, “with fibre extended directly to telecom rooms or unit risers as required”. The ISP is offering free consultations and site assessments to property managers, condo boards and tenants, and said in many cases the installation costs are fully covered.
Now live across the GTA, Netcrawler’s FTTB service is currently being expanded into additional regions, according to the ISP’s press release.
