THUNDER BAY – TbayTel announced today that it will launch 5G services in core areas of Thunder Bay next month.
The telecom said the multi-million-dollar investment will see 60 5G-capable sites throughout the Thunder Bay area with plans for additional regional markets by the end of the new year.
The 5G services are powered by major Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson and are key to enhancing and expanding coverage in rural and semi-rural areas of the region, the company said in a release, including increasing speeds over the current LTE network and allowing for longer distance coverage.
The company added that customers must have a company 5G certified smartphone to take advantage of the new network.
“Investing in our wireless networks to expand coverage and bring the latest in wireless technology has always been our priority because this is our neighbourhood and we are proud to have built the largest wireless network in northern Ontario,” company president Dan Topatigh said in the release.
“The launch of 5G is the next phase with significant effort and planning put into the design, build and optimizations of the network to ensure our customers can take advantage of the 5G experience,” he added. “As other industries like transportation, mining, healthcare and entertainment evolve, Tbaytel’s 5G network will provide the backbone and support for emerging applications and devices.”
