Wireless connectivity in the Nass Valley has received a major boost.
Rick Sellers, President of British Columbia, Rogers Communications & Nisga’a Nation President Eva Clayton
Rogers Communications and the Nisga’a Nation have announced a partnership to connect the four Nisga’a communities.
The deal saw the Nisga’a fund and build five network site which will be operated by Rogers to cover the villages of Gitlax̱t’aamiks, Gitwinksihlkw, Laxg̱alts’ap, and Ging̱olx.
“Our collaboration with Rogers is an innovative partnership that is improving connectivity in our community,” said Eva Clayton, President, Nisg̱a’a Nation in a news release. “Expanded wireless coverage contributes directly to economic development, helping youth looking for opportunities and attracting more tourists, as well as community safety and security for indigenous peoples in northern B.C. by supporting emergency services.”
The Rogers network will provides emergency coverage so residents, visitors and recreational users can access emergency services.
