Western James Bay Telecom Network taps Infinera’s XTM to expand rural broadband reach
Western James Bay Telecom Network (WJBTN) has selected Infinera to expand connectivity services to rural communities in northern Ontario, Canada.
By leveraging Infinera’s XTM Series, the Canadian rural telecom service provider can deliver high-bandwidth solutions to its residential, business, and government customers and support the region’s economic development and access to education and telehealth.
Since 2010, WJBTN has been bringing telecom services to rural communities in Canada from Moosonee along the western James Bay coast through Fort Albany, Kashechewan, and Attawapiskat.
With a focus on serving businesses and carriers, WJBTN’s transport network spans from Moosonee along the Western James Bay Coast through Fort Albany, Kashechewan, and Attawapiskat. It consists of 12 fiber optic strands along the entire route. WJBTN provides a dedicated, redundant Gigabit of fiber optic transport between Moosonee and each community utilizing DWDM and Ethernet technologies.
A big challenge for WJBTN is its geography.
WJBTN's network traverses challenging terrains, including ice roads and rugged landscapes. To address the demands of this environment, Infinera's partner, FONEX Data Systems, played a pivotal role in addressing region-specific challenges. By utilizing the Infinera XTM Series, FONEX delivered strong customer support and a wide range of long-term growth options.
“FONEX's unwavering support, coupled with Infinera's excellent XTM solution, has greatly improved our network design, enabling us to substantially boost bandwidth, expand our service network footprint, and significantly enhance service quality and bandwidth speeds for our valued customers,” said David Coté, general manager for Western James Bay Telecom Network.
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Sean is the Editor-in-Chief of Lightwave. He establishes and executes Lightwave's editorial strategy across its website, email newsletters, events, and other information products. Before coming to Lightwave in July 2023, he served as editor of Broadband Communities. Earlier, he served as senior editor of FierceTelecom and the editor of the former Telecommunications Magazine. He got his start in the optical industry in 1998 when he became the editor of enterprise and optical networks at Information Gatekeepers. He has a BA in English from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and lives in Dracut, Mass, with his wife, two sons, and his cat, Dove.
