WHITEHORSE — Northwestel announced today the launch of what it calls “the North’s fastest home Internet plans”, which offer download speeds of up to 500 Mbps with unlimited monthly data.
The new plans are available in 20 communities in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, according to a press release.
“These improvements are part of Northwestel’s significant investments to expand high speed Internet speeds and access in communities across the Yukon and NWT,” the release reads.
With Northwestel’s Internet 500 unlimited plan, “Internet customers can look forward to more gaming, streaming and browsing on multiple devices in the home,” the release says. The plan costs $240 per month, according to pricing information on Northwestel’s website.
Northwestel also announced a new, faster Internet plan for businesses in the North — the Business 550 unlimited plan, offering download speeds up to 550 Mbps, priced at $499 per month. This plan “will help businesses that increasingly rely on direct customer communication over the web and access to cloud services,” the release says.
“As families look to connect more devices in their homes, we are proud to offer the fastest home internet in the north. And Northern businesses now have more tools to connect with their customers,” said Curtis Shaw, president of Northwestel, in the release. “With every improvement to Internet speeds and access, northerners are better able to connect and share with the world around them.”
