MOPC Network Update

Our rural internet project is getting close to hooking up its first customers. The first phase of the project includes fibre to homes in the Lyons Brook area. This area was selected first because we needed to do work on our own MOPC Administration Building as part of the start-up. There will be more than…

by Sueann Musick   Good News on a Friday afternoon! The MOPC is sending out more than 250 letters today to residents in Lyons Brook and Hardwood Hill letting them know they can sign up for fibre through our rural broadband fibre network. Instructions on how to sign up are included in the letter as…

by Shannon Payne In today’s digital age, internet connectivity is as essential as electricity or water. As communities strive for better, faster, and more reliable internet services, the concept of open access networks is gaining traction. But what exactly is an open access network, and why is it so beneficial? Let’s explore the numerous advantages…

by Sueann Musick   The Municipality of Pictou County’s (MOPC) rural internet project is a step closer to offering residents quality service.  Crews started placing fibre on poles in rural Pictou County at the end of November. There is also considerable work being undertaken at MOPC’s administration building as it prepares to be the network’s…

by Sueann Musick   Oh, Happy Day it is official! Sandy and Ruth MacKay of Lyons Brook became the first homeowner to hook up to our MOPC fibre high-speed network. We will be testing our fibre network throughout the summer with several residents in the Lyons Brook area to make sure it is working well….

by Sueann Musick   The new tower has been erected on River Road as part of the MOPC’s internet project. This is the second tower the MOPC has erected for the wireless portion of its rural broadband project.  The first tower is located behind the MOPC”s administration building.  The MOPC is expected to have 17…