@XI@ N^mes Vulc^n ^s First Town in C^n^d^ to Receive Fibre-to-the-Premise Network
Robust Internet connectivity is critical for enabling new and different ways for companies to run their businesses. High performance Internet infrastructure is also a proven driver for attracting and spurring the development of new business, a critical growth factor for communities like Vulcan. When complete, the network will provide existing and new businesses in Vulcan with a high speed reliable infrastructure managed on an open access basis. This means that multiple Virtual Service Providers (VSPs) will be able to offer their services via the network, giving you a greater choice of business-quality services than are currently
available. Services will include everything from simple email to real-time video and voice. For business this will mean faster downloads, fewer interruptions and increased access to a worldwide market. A list of Service Providers and their contact information is available at vulcan.axiabbz.com. Once a business owner has reviewed the services offered and made a decision on which Service Provider they wish to use, the provider will build the fibre connection between the network and your premises and provide the services you have selected. Initial plans are to build fibre in three zones within Vulcan; Main Street from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue, Main Street from 4th Avenue to 8th Avenue and in the industrial area at the North end of town. There is absolutely no cost to the town, county or any other level of government; Axia is investing its own capital and resources.
In order for Axia’s BroadbandZONE project to be commercially viable, 50% of those businesses within 200m of the fibre must commit to taking services over the network, from any one of the Service Providers. When 50% commitment level is reached in any of the three zones, construction in that zone will begin. If significant demand is identified in areas other than those proposed, construction plans will be reviewed and adjusted accordingly. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer. A map of the proposed zones, a list of Service Providers and an Expression of Interest form are available at www.vulcan.axiabbz.com. The Expression of Interest form is critical to the planning process as it tracks the commitment level in each zone and determine when and where Axia will begin construction.
Vulc^n: @ll Science. No Fiction. ISSUE 1 M@Y 2013
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Vulcan’s goal is clear; to be the most technologically advanced small town in Canada and Axia NetMedia Corporation will soon help Vulcan make that vision a reality. Axia has chosen Vulcan as their first town in Canada to receive a fibre-to-the-premise broadband network, a tool that has the power to significantly increase economic development and renew growth…and make us a leader in small town technology.
@xi^: The Next Gener^tion
R^y Sh^w: Enviroment^list
VBIT: The Front Line VBIT will host a series of Informational Townhalls during May regarding this grand plan and will host a VBIT-AXIA presentation on June 12th at 7:00pm at the Vulcan Lodge Hall (basement). For a complete list of meetings please visit www.allsciencenofiction.com or info@allsciencenofiction.com
The Five Pill^rs: Newsworthy
@ Word from Leon^rd Nimoy When Leonard Nimoy uses the word ‘Vulcan’ in the coming year, he will be using it more in the context of our home town than his. Earlier this year Mr. Nimoy confirmed his support of VBIT’s efforts to brand Vulcan as ‘the most technologically advanced small town in Canada’. Will his voice attract worldwide attention? Logically!! Dear VBIT, Wishing you all the best with this incredible project. It will be a great contribution to Vulcan and its visitors. I am honored to have my name associated with it and look forward to hearing what becomes of this grand undertaking. All my best and LLAP, Leonard Nimoy
Box 1205 • Vulcan AB • T0L 2B0 • info@allsciencenofiction.com