Northwestel officially launches 1 Gbps fibre internet in Atlin, B.C.

Northwestel announced Wednesday that Atlin, B.C. — a community previously unconnected to terrestrial internet — is the first community in northern Canada to receive 1 Gbps internet speeds powered by fibre-to-the-home technology. Northwestel said it completed its fibre transport network to Atlin in December 2024, which enabled Bell Mobility cellular service in the community. “Now that the in-community fibre infrastructure is in place, Northwestel has begun offering fibre internet, TV, and fibre phone services to Atlin,” a Northwestel press release said. To celebrate the launch in Atlin, Northwestel is offering discounts for a limited time on all services, including a...