Existing internet service providers, such as Telus and Shaw, will be able to use the network, as will any other service provider. In fact, residents could see more choice in service providers as a result of building an open-access network in Beaumont with the highest-speed infrastructure available.
We need to take advantage of this opportunity to be first.
As with all technology, things move fast and those at the head of the pack reap early benefits. 10-gig can be a boost for our region and province by making Beaumont a sandbox for companies that need 10-gig to develop their products and grow their companies.