Northwestel Increases Internet Speeds in NWT and Yukon

Northwestel has once again raised internet speeds across the Northwest Territories, and in the Yukon.

Business and home unlimited Internet customers will see an increase of 50 Mbps or more in their download speeds starting April 8, 2022, following the CRTC approval of revised Northwestel tariffs this week.

These latest improvements continue Northwestel’s recent actions to improve customer value, including the expansion of unlimited Internet to 6 more communities and the reduction of unlimited Internet rates by $120 per year.

Most customers will not have to take any action to receive their increased Internet speeds. Northwestel will need to replace modems for some current Internet 125 and Business 150 customers and the company will be reaching out directly to them to do so. The tariff approval also included additional monthly data on some Internet plans, and the introduction of symmetrical service (same upload and download speeds) on unlimited plans in fibre communities.

Connor Pitre
Connor Pitre
Born and raised in Central Alberta, Connor Pitre attended the Western Academy Broadcasting College in Saskatchewan, before making his way to the NWT in November of 2021. Since then, he has become a regular staple of the True North FM crew in the News department, and occasionally filling in on the afternoon show.

Continue Reading

You may also like



cjcd Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Additions to NWT Nominee Program brings it up to levels from 2024

It has been announced that the Northwest Territories’ allocation for the Nominee Program in 2026 will be increased by 103, bringing the total to 300, the same level that was available in 2024 and 2025. 

Yellowknife police recover stolen vehicle and firearm following collision

Yellowknife RCMP have charged a suspect and recovered a stolen vehicle and firearm following a vehicle collision earlier this week.

Five new fires detected in the territory

Five new fires were located in the territory, according to the latest report by NWT Fire. Rising temperatures and winds over the coming days will continue to dry out fuel, potentially allowing fires to move quickly.

Inuvik Regional Hospital temporarily suspending labour and delivery services

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services has announced that there will be a temporary suspension of labour and delivery services at the Inuvik Regional Hospital. 

Pit filling begins at Diavik Diamond Mine

Rio Tinto has announced that they have taken a significant step towards reclamation at the Diavik Diamond Mine, having begun filling the pits with water from Lac de Gras.