Communications Networks Falling Behind in the North
September 6, 2011
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Looking at service coverage maps…
Telus is the only one to serve the north. Poor people 🙁
Needs more fiber.
Is there any way to dig a fiber line to the north? Heck, I’m amazed no data centers are up there already given the cooler climate. The melting ice of the arctic might prompt a better road to the north so might as well run fiber along it.