Email to Xplornet

Since Candidate Sandy McConkey brought it to my attention that Barrett Xplore Inc. is bringing a wireless 4G network into rural areas, I looked into it a bit further.  On October 7, 2010, Xplornet outlined a very ambitious plan in a press release that can be read here.

I sent the following correspondence to Barrett Xplore Inc. on October 13, 2010 and will post any replies received:

I was directed to your website via a Globe and Mail article regarding the establishment of a 4G wireless network in rural areas. 

I am spearheading a community effort to get high speed internet to our neighbourhood.  We live in a rural area located between a suburban town (Angus) and a fully serviced urban area (Barrie) yet we are not able to access the internet services that both of these communities get to enjoy.  Our area is heavily treed and is adjacent to a major hydro line corridor.  Because of this, the ground to air signal internet providers can only offer marginal service, at best.

Could you please provide us with some details as to when our area could be serviced with a consistent, reliable, and high speed internet connection?  Also, will our location and the trees/hydro lines be an issue with Xplornet services?

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