Online Safety Tips for Seniors: Navigating the Digital Landscape Safely
MCSnet is dedicated to connecting rural Alberta and Saskatchewan communities, including the growing number of seniors who call these rural communities home. While high-speed internet opens up a world of online banking, shopping, and social networking, it also brings potential online threats and scams. We want to empower seniors with online safety tips for seniors […]
MCSnet 2023 Scholarship Recipients
At MCSnet, we’re not just about ensuring high-speed internet reaches the countryside; we’re also committed to empowering the next generation of learners. We recognize the challenges faced by students in rural areas and we’re proud to support students in our service area with our MCSnet Scholarship Program. Every year, we support four deserving students with […]
Community Connections: County of Lamont Food Bank
MCSnet is proudly connecting the County of Lamont Food Bank with free monthly internet services as a part of our Community Connections Program. Lamont, Alberta is located about 60 kilometers east of Edmonton, Alberta at the junction of Highway 15 and Highway 83. The County of Lamont Food Bank is dedicated to bringing supports of […]
How Does Weather Affect Your Internet?
No matter what type of internet service you have at your home or business, it can be affected by inclement weather. There are several broadband options available for connecting to the internet and MCSnet has developed a wide array of internet options to provide rural Albertans with a reliable service, no matter the weather. MCSnet’s network […]
What is Alberta Open Farm Days?
A Province Wide Open House for Farms Alberta Open Farms Days is an incubator event for agri-tourism and rural sustainability and MCSnet has been a big supporter of this event. Albertans are brought together through educational and experiential, agricultural-based initiatives to learn about where their food comes from. Alberta Open Farm Days is a great […]
Using Free Wi-Fi Safely
Finding public places to connect your device to Wi-Fi is becoming more and more common. MCSnet is giving back to the communities it serves by providing not-for-profits with free public Wi-Fi hotspots to better serve those who use the public facilities. If you are a not-for-profit that has a space for public use then please […]
Community Connections: Little Warriors and the Be Brave Ranch
As one of Alberta’s largest fixed wireless internet providers, MCSnet is enhancing its existing privately-owned network and tower infrastructure through innovation and continuous upgrades. While we are hyperfocused on bringing fast internet to the countryside, we are also focused on supporting the communities we serve through our Community Connections program. As an Alberta-based and family-owned […]
Rural Internet and Customer Relationships: Let’s Make it Work
Building Loyalty and Trust in Rural Alberta MCSnet is a locally owned and operated rural Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Alberta and a small part of Saskatchewan. We do our best to maintain trust with our customers and the communities we serve. Our 25,000+ rural customers and the internet service we provide is of top […]
How to Set Up Your Own Domain Name and Email Address
Imagine the world of business on the internet being a bullet train. This train flies down the tracks at the speed of light and the only goal is to reach a destination that supplies its needs. Your business may provide those needs, but without the proper “domain name” for your station, the train may fly […]
Connecting Rural Alberta: Métis Crossing is a Gem for Northeastern Alberta
Métis Crossing is a Premier Alberta Tourist Destination Métis Crossing is a premier tourist destination in rural Alberta where the history of the Métis people and their distinct indigenous culture is shared through hands-on learning and experiences. Métis Crossing is situated off HWY 855, east of the Smoky Lake bridge, about 1.5 hours northeast of […]