From Alaska to Qikiqtarjuaq,
we’ll connect you.

Serving the largest operating area in the western hemisphere for over 40 years.

Take advantage of Northwestel’s vast infrastructure and the only overland route between Alaska and the continental United States. Connect to 97 Northern Canadian Communities with fibre connectivity, access to low Earth orbit satellites, microwave, and cable. Leverage our national and international partnerships to get stellar, tailor-made connectivity solutions for your enterprise and carrier needs.

  • 2,000km of fibre optics

    Fibre to the premise in 32 communities across the Yukon and NWT 

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    LEO and GEO Satellites

    Trusted OneWeb and Telesat partners 

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    On-the-ground technicians

    Indispensable support

Fast connections, anywhere.

Northwestel has a team of experts ready to address your networking needs with high speed and low latency connectivity. OneWeb, powered by new low earth orbit satellite communication network, brings a new way to connect in Canada. With delivery anywhere in the north, Northwestel is removing barriers to access Internet in remote or rural areas. No matter your industry, connect and access your enterprise applications from your remote sites.

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Data services

Northwestel has a 40+ year history in building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects the North.  We’ll work with you to mobilize the solution that makes most sense for you and your business. From remote camps to capitals, Northwestel will create an end-to-end network solution for you.

  • Internet Access Connect to unfiltered Internet. 
  • Dedicated Internet Access Direct & dedicated Internet connection for you and your customers. 
  • IP VPN: Manage your data with variable bandwidths, class of service, and flexible connectivity 
  • Interconnect: Dependable network-to-network handoffs.     
     

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Our North

Since 1979 we've provided our partners responsive, reliable, and secure access to the North. 

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    Expert Support

    Our 24/7 Network Operations Centre and experienced northern technicians prioritize up-time to keep your business running smoothly.

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    Fibre Connectivity

    Northwestel is the only terrestrial fibre provider across the North, providing the only overland fibre connection between Alaska and the continental United States.

  • Satellite connectivity
    Satellite Connectivity

    Northwestel’s traditional and Low Earth Orbit Satellite partnerships means we provide connectivity wherever it’s needed.

  • Secure and private services
    Security and Confidentiality 

    Robust security operations protect you and your customers against increasingly sophisticated digital threats.

Partnerships

With trusted national and international partners like Bell, MTA, OneWeb, Telesat, and countless other, Northwestel delivers services wherever you or your customers are. 

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Are you a carrier seeking efficient ways to expand and connect your network for improved performance?

Reach out to our Carrier team today.

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Are you an enterprise looking for complete connectivity solutions backed by 24/7 local support?

Reach out to our Enterprise team today.

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