MCSnet Receives UBF Funding for Over 30 Fiber Communities
For Media Inquiries: Rhonda Lafrance Chief Marketing Officer, MCSnet 1-866-390-3928 rhonda@corp.mcsnet.ca Stay Connected For information about MCSnet visit mcsnet.ca Find MCSnet on Social Media: Facebook: mcsnet.ca Instagram:mcsnet.ca YouTube:@mcsnet1995 LinkedIn: MCSnet MCSnet is fortunate to receive funding from the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) and Alberta Broadband Fund (ABF) to serve another 3,401 homes and businesses with […]
Connecting the Countryside: What the 2026 Connectivity Targets Mean for Rural Alberta
Is high-speed internet finally coming to my rural home? If you live in rural Alberta, you’ve likely asked this question for years. You’ve seen the press releases and heard the promises, often while watching a “buffering” wheel spin on your screen. But 2026 is different. This is the year the rubber meets the road—or rather, […]
The Big Chill: How Winter Weather Affects Your Internet (And How We Beat It)
In our corner of the world, winter isn’t just a season—it’s a lifestyle. From -40°C cold snaps to blizzards that bury the driveway, living in rural Alberta and Saskatchewan requires toughness. It also requires reliable equipment. We often winterize our vehicles and our homes, but have you ever thought about “winterizing” your expectation of the […]
2026 Internet Buyer’s Guide for Rural Alberta: Best Speeds, Plans, & All You Need to Know
Choosing rural internet for your home or business is easier when you match your activities to the speed, upload and reliability you actually need. This guide explains the requirements for streaming, gaming, work from home, and small business, then helps you map those needs to the MCSnet plan options available across rural Alberta. What counts […]
30 Years Strong: How MCSnet Celebrated a Milestone Anniversary in Rural Alberta
What began with a simple idea and a makeshift antenna made from a Pringles can in 1995 has blossomed into one of Canada’s most trusted rural internet providers. This year, MCSnet proudly marked its 30th Anniversary, celebrating three decades of connecting homes, businesses, and communities across Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan. The celebrations weren’t just […]
Cybersecurity Guide for Small Rural Businesses
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is all of October, and a perfect time to tighten up your defences against cyber attacks as a small business. Cybercrime isn’t just “an enterprise problem. In Canada, 1 in 6 businesses reported a cybersecurity incident in 2023, and in 2025, 73% of small businesses have experienced a cybersecurity incident. While many […]
Back-to-School Checklist: Tech Tips for Better Learning at Home
As school routines ramp back up, families are looking for ways to set their kids, and their Wi-Fi, up for success. From choosing the right tech tools to optimizing home networks, this back-to-school checklist gives parents what they need to support smoother virtual learning and productivity. 1. Set Up A Solid Learning Station 2. Equip […]
30 Fun Things We Love About MCSnet and Rural Alberta!
From Pringles cans, to giant Easter eggs, UFO landing pads and even deep lakes, there are several fun facts about MCSnet and rural Alberta that we bet will make you go “oh that’s cool”. These interesting facts are part of the reason we love to connect rural communities to the world, while calling it home. […]
30 Years of Rural Support and Community Connections
30 Years of Rural Support and Community Connections This year marks a major milestone for MCSnet, 30 years of building connections in rural Alberta, not just through internet service, but through deep-rooted community partnerships, support, and investment. From installing high-speed internet in hard-to-reach places to backing organizations, youth scholarships, rodeos, and local tech. MCSnet’s journey […]
Freedom to Switch Your Satelllite Internet
If you’re a satellite internet user living in rural Alberta and thinking about switching to a local, affordable, fast and reliable alternative, but worried about losing money spent on your equipment cost, there is a way out with MCSnet’s Freedom to Switch promo. While popular satellite internet providers serve remote areas, many users are now […]