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Xplornet
Pulls Out of North Algoma
revised 02 Apr 08
Xplornet, a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Barrett corporation,
recently informed the north Algoma communities of Hornepayne and Wawa that
effective 30 Apr 08 Xplornet fixed wireless broadband Internet service would no
longer be available in the communities. Xplornet has operated fixed
wireless access in the area since 2005. There is no word on any impact on
service to Dubreuilville.
Xplornet indicated that there was “…
insufficient market demand to continue to provide fixed wireless services…”
This action will leave Hornepayne with
only dial-up access for the ordinary residential user. The MUSH (Municipal,
University, Schools and Hospital) sector and commercial users will still be able
to acquire access through the Ontera operated SAP (Service Access Point)
established several years ago as far of an ADnet managed and NOHFC/FedNor funded
project. The SAP is nearing the end of its useful life and will need replacement
with upgrades in the near future.
Wawa is hit less severely because it has
Shaw, Bell and Ontera offering various degrees of alternate services to the
municipal core areas. In addition, it is also on the deferral account list to
expand Bell DSL access to Hawk Junction and Michipicoten FN (subject to their
consultation and approval) once the legal problems are resolved. In all cases,
users not living within the DSL and cable service areas will lose access as well
as will all rural subscribers.
This is confirmation
of the position routinely expounded by ADnet in its presentations that the
private sector service providers are profit driven and if they cannot make that
profit, they will pull out or not provide service initially.
ADnet continues to work
with the north Algoma communities and the Northeast Mayors Group to acquire full
broadband access to the communities and associated rural areas.
This is copy of the e-mail
Xplornet sent to Hornepayne subscribers
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March 27th, 2008
Good afternoon,
After an extensive review, it has been determined
that there is insufficient market demand to continue to provide fixed
wireless services in your area. Therefore we have come to the difficult
decision of terminating our fixed wireless high-speed Internet service in
your area on April 30th, 2008.
To minimize the inconvenience to you by ensuring
continued access to high-speed Internet we have a very special offer for
you.
SPECIAL OFFER
We would like to extend an opportunity for you to
join the tens of thousands of other Canadians -- including many in Ontario
-- currently enjoying their high-speed Internet through our
state-of-the-art Xplornet satellite service.
The satellite system uses a 67cm dish every where in
Canada – similar in size to satellite TV services – and our highest speed
package (KaBoom) is 2Mbps.
For a limited time only, we would like to offer you
the equipment and a basic installation at no charge1 - a
saving of $2992 plus installation costs. As well, we
would also like to offer you our KaZam package (download speed up to
512kbps)3 at the same rate that you are paying today.
If you would like to upgrade to the higher packages
KaZoom, KaBang, or KaBoom, you will receive 25% off the listed price.
4 For additional details, please visit our Web site at
www.xplornet.com.
You will be receiving a phone call from us shortly to
answer any questions you may have and to make any arrangements necessary.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask us then or you can
always call us at 1-866-841-6001 or email us at
customers@xplornet.com.
Again, our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience
this may cause. We hope that we’ll be able to continue to serve you.
Best Wishes,
Allison Lenehan
Chief Marketing Officer |
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1Equipment remains the property of
Xplornet Internet Services. If the service is terminated the equipment
must be returned to Xplornet. If it is not returned a charge of $499 will
apply. 2After $100 instant rebate. 3Actual
speed online may vary with your technical configuration, Internet traffic,
server or other factors. 4 Pricing valid for period of
contract. |
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