1. Fiber Optic Network: The Superhighway of Speed and Reliability
Our very own fiber optic network is the super-fast backbone of MCSnet. Think of it as the ultimate internet highway.
- How it Works: Fiber optic internet sends information using tiny flashes of light through thin glass strands, smaller than a human hair. This allows for incredibly fast speeds and handles a lot of data at once.
- Key Benefits:
- Blazing Fast Speeds: Fiber is the fastest and most dependable internet out there. It offers speeds up to 1000 Mbps (that’s really fast!), equally quick for both downloading and uploading. It’s also ready for even faster speeds in the future.
- Super Reliable: Unlike old copper cables, our fiber lines are usually buried underground. This means they’re much less affected by bad weather or electrical problems.
- No Lag: Data travels almost instantly, so you won’t experience delays, which is great for online gaming, video calls, and other activities that need an immediate response.
- Plenty of Room: Fiber has tons of “bandwidth,” meaning many people in your home can stream, game, and work at the same time without things slowing down.
- Our Investment: Since 2015, we’ve been busy building and growing our own fiber optic network. We’ve connected over 500 towers with more than 2,000 km of buried fiber. This “transit fiber” boosts speed and reliability for our entire service area. We also offer direct Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) in specific communities like Mallaig, Cherry Grove, Fort Kent, and Thorhild, where the fiber cable comes right into your house!
2. Fixed Wireless Internet: Reaching Remote Locations
Fixed wireless internet is key to how we serve rural communities where laying fiber cables just isn’t practical or affordable.
- How it Works: Fixed wireless uses radio signals to send internet from a central point (usually a tall tower) to a special receiver installed at your home or business. It’s called “fixed” because both the tower and your receiver stay in one spot.
- Key Parts:
- “Broadcasting” Towers: These towers send out the internet signal.
- “Receivers” at Your Home: A small device is put on your roof or outside wall to catch the signal from the tower.
- Router: Inside your home, this equipment turns the signal into internet that your devices can use through Wi-Fi or a network cable.
- Great for Rural Areas: Fixed wireless provides a high-speed internet option without needing to dig up roads or yards for cables. This makes it quicker and more affordable to install in places that are harder to reach.
3. GigAir: Fiber-Like Speeds Without the Digging
GigAir is MCSnet’s clever solution that brings fiber-like speeds wirelessly. It’s perfect for subdivisions, hamlets, villages, and towns within our service area.
- How it Works: GigAir uses advanced wireless technology and connects directly to our fiber-fed towers.
- Key Features and Benefits:
- Fiber-Fast Speeds: GigAir offers super-fast speeds up to 1000 Mbps, just like our top fiber internet plans.
- Quick and Easy Installation: GigAir radios are installed easily and quickly, often right on the side of your house, so there’s no costly and messy digging.
- Easy to Expand: This technology lets us quickly add internet service to new neighborhoods without major construction, making it an efficient way to grow internet access in communities.
