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.

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]

Have you ever wished for faster internet speeds in rural Alberta without the fuss of cables or the invasive installation of fiber optic? Enter gigabit technology, or as we call it, GigAir! With speeds on par with our fiber optic network, GigAir is the latest revolution in rural Alberta internet. By connecting lightning-fast fiber optic […]

Home Internet Plan Comparison: Finding the Best Home Internet Service for Rural Alberta

Trying to choose the right internet plan for your rural Alberta home can be a challenge, to say the least. “Rural” can mean anything from a bustling town of 30,000 to a quaint hamlet with a handful of houses – and that distinction makes a world of difference for your internet service options. To add […]

Municipal Partnership Brings High Speed Internet to Smoky Lake

January 26, 2024 — The Town of Smoky Lake and MCSnet are pleased to announce a partnership that will provide high speed internet to town residents. Town Passes Motion At its December 21, 2023 meeting, Town of Smoky Lake Council passed a motion to allow MCSnet to co-locate on three of its towers including at the […]

How to Set Up Your Ethernet Cable for Faster Internet

Are you looking to launch your internet into hyper speed? Follow these steps to supercharge your connection with an ethernet cable.

Satellite vs Fiber: Which Internet Service Meets Your Needs?

Starlink vs. Fiber Internet for rural Alberta? Discover the best high-speed internet solution to meet your needs in rural Alberta areas.

Fiber vs. GigAir: The Ultimate Showdown Between Internet Titans

In one corner, we have Fiber Optics, long been known as the gold standard of internet connectivity, using strands of glass fibers to transmit data at very high speeds. In the other corner, we have a new contender, GigAir, using its wireless, Millimeter Wave technology to also transmit data at very high speeds. We go […]

GigAir vs. 5G: Why GigAir is the Better Option

The landscape of wireless internet is diverse, with technologies like MCSnet’s GigAir and 5G vying for dominance. While both are formidable in their own right, they employ different approaches, especially in rural areas. GigAir’s use of milliwave technology contrasts with the typical rural deployment of 5G. This blog explores these differences in detail. What is […]