Author: Rhonda Lafrance

Rhonda joined MCSnet in 2019 to lead the rebranding and marketing for the Alberta-based internet service provider. She is now part of the senior leadership team and as the Chief Marketing Officer, she oversees all marketing, sales, business development, and sponsorships/donations for the company. As a former newspaper editor, constituency office manager, and school board trustee, Rhonda understands the importance of communities and building relationships. Rhonda also owns a small business with her husband and has lived in the St. Paul area since 1996. She has two young adult sons attending post secondary schooling.

How Much Data Does YouTube Use? Strategies to Manage Your Usage

Did you know: over 98% of Canadians use YouTube? (Comscore, 2023). YouTube is one of the most visited sites on the entire World Wide Web, second only to Google (SEMrush, 2024). Whether you enjoy cooking videos, DIY tutorials, or have children who can’t get enough of Ms. Rachel, chances are good that you use YouTube […]

MCSnet Receives Further Broadband Grant Funding

Homes to Be Connected to Fiber in Thorhild and MD of Bonnyville MCSnet is pleased to receive further broaband grant funding through another successful application to the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF). “Building Fiber to the Home in these communities will make them scalable for future internet technologies and add another layer of internet reliability ,” […]

MCSnet Expansion Planned for Across Alberta

From its humble beginnings as a small, family-owned internet company experimenting with a wireless radio prototype based on a Pringles can to the largest provider of 60 GHz, millimeter wave technology in the world, MCSnet is an Alberta-grown success story. And now it has its sights set on expanding its high speed internet service to […]

Best Web Browsers for Mac and PC in 2024

Any new device you purchase comes with a default web browser where you can access anything on the internet. But is it the best web browser to use? It is surprising how many web browsers are available on the market today and we have broken down key features for the top web browsers in 2024. […]

DSL vs Cable: Choosing the Best Internet Connection for You

Struggling to pick the perfect internet plan? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! This guide breaks down how to choose between DSL and cable internet.

MCSnet Builds Better Broadband with Assistance of UBF Grant

MCSnet is closing the digital divide with assistance from the Federal and Provincial governments. Through its successful application to the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), MCSnet is enhancing rural broadband across its service area. “By building transit fiber to our network of fixed wireless towers, we are able to provide high speed internet to our rural […]

Mb vs. MB: What you need to know (Megabits vs. Megabytes)

When discussing Mb and MB, you’re talking about two digital units of measurement. However, they are two incredibly different types of measurement.
In this blog post, we’ll break down the difference between the two in a way that’s easy to grasp, with minimal computer science lingo. Let’s dive in!

How Much Internet Do You Need for Your Business? Here’s What to Consider

We’ve created this ultimate guide to business internet in Rural Alberta to help you hone in on your internet needs while considering the available options given the unique challenges of rural Alberta.

How Does Fiber Optic Internet Work?

We’ve created this comprehensive guide to fiber optic internet: what it is, how it works, and where to find it in rural Alberta.

What Is Gigabit Internet? Is it Worth it? [Ultimate Guide to Gigabit Internet]

GigAir is worth it! To stay on top of all your internet streaming, gaming, and working needs, you need high-speed internet as much as those who live in the city. GigAir, with its easy and quick to install, is making high-speed internet more accessible than ever.