42
43
CANADIAN INDUSTRY ONLINE - FEB/MAR 2013
THE MODERNIZATION
PLAN
•99
per cent of northerners will have access to
next generation wireless and wireless broad-
band services within the next five years
•58
northern communities will have access to
Internet speeds two to three times their current
speed
•100
per cent of northern communities will have
access to enhanced calling features
•
Capital spending is estimated to occur over a
five-year period
“
We have developed a modernization plan that
delivers for our communities. In addition to sup-
plying more northern communities with enhanced
services, the plan puts in place measures to fa-
cilitate competition and builds on partnerships
with other parties. The Northwestel plan outlines
how we will bring next generation wireless and
broadband services to the North and essentially
reduce distances with technology. This plan puts
northerners first and provides our customers with
access to modern and innovative services.” - Paul
Flaherty, President and Chief Executive Officer at
Northwestel
