CreeConnect - Connecting Northern Ontario

About Us

Our Story:
CreeConnect is a local Internet Service Provider dedicated to bridging the digital divide in Northern Ontario. Established by the Missanabie Cree First Nation, our mission is to provide every community with reliable, high-speed internet access.

Mission: To empower communities through seamless connectivity, fostering economic growth, education, and innovation.

Vision: A digitally inclusive Northern Ontario where every home and business thrives with access to cutting-edge internet services.

Our Values

Community-Centric: Prioritizing the needs and well-being of the communities we serve.
Innovation: Embracing the latest technologies to provide future-proof solutions.
Sustainability: Building infrastructure that stands the test of time and respects the environment.
Integrity: Upholding transparency and trust in all our operations.

Our Services

Dark Fiber

Our dark fiber solutions provide you with dedicated, secure fiber-optic lines, ensuring maximum performance and security for your data transmission needs.

Wavelength Services

Leverage our wavelength services to access multiple channels of data over a single fiber, optimizing bandwidth usage and enhancing network efficiency.

Dedicated Internet Access

Enjoy guaranteed bandwidth and superior reliability with our Dedicated Internet Access plans, tailored to meet the specific needs of your business or organization.

IP Transit

Connect seamlessly to the global internet backbone with our IP Transit services, providing high-speed and scalable connectivity for your enterprise.

Cloud Connectivity

Enhance your cloud services with our reliable and high-speed cloud connectivity solutions, ensuring seamless integration and access to your cloud resources.

Coverage Area

We proudly serve the following areas across Northern Ontario, following the main routes of Highway 17, Highway 11, and Highway 101:

Main Routes:

Highway 17: From Winnipeg, MB to Timmins, ON, passing through major urban centers and rural towns.
Highway 11: A secondary route providing redundancy and additional coverage across Northern Ontario.
Highway 101: A cross-link route enhancing network reliability and coverage flexibility.

Served Areas:

Major Urban Centers:

Winnipeg, MB
Kenora, ON
Thunder Bay, ON
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Sudbury, ON
North Bay, ON
Timmins, ON

Mid-Sized Towns:

Dryden, ON
Marathon, ON
Wawa, ON
Hearst, ON
Kapuskasing, ON
Cochrane, ON

PoPs, Repeaters, and Distances

Our network infrastructure is meticulously planned to ensure reliable and high-capacity internet service across Northern Ontario. Below are the details of our Points of Presence (PoPs), repeaters, and their respective distances along the main routes.

Primary Route (Highway 17 Corridor): Winnipeg to Timmins

Segment	Start Location	End Location	Distance (km)	PoP Location	PoP Type	Estimated Capacity for CreeConnect's Network	Notes
1	Winnipeg, MB	Kenora, ON	200	Kenora Main PoP	Major PoP	5Tbps+	Existing telecom/hydro pole route, aerial fiber
2	Kenora, ON	Dryden, ON	139	Dryden PoP	Medium PoP	5Tbps+	Repeater every ~90 km between Kenora & Dryden
3	Dryden, ON	Ignace, ON	110	Ignace PoP	Minor PoP	5Tbps+	Repeater hut ~55 km from Dryden
4	Ignace, ON	Upsala, ON	115	Upsala Repeater/PoP	Minor PoP	5Tbps+	Remote community, one repeater mid-segment
5	Upsala, ON	Thunder Bay, ON	120	Thunder Bay Main PoP	Major PoP	5Tbps+	Multiple OSPF routers, large aggregation node
6	Thunder Bay, ON	Nipigon, ON	100	Nipigon PoP	Minor PoP	5Tbps+	One repeater ~50 km from TBay
7	Nipigon, ON	Marathon, ON	190	Marathon PoP	Medium PoP	5Tbps+	Repeater huts at ~95 km intervals
8	Marathon, ON	Wawa, ON	225	Wawa PoP	Medium PoP	5Tbps+	Repeater huts every ~75 km
9	Wawa, ON	Sault Ste. Marie, ON	225	Sault Ste. Marie PoP	Major PoP	5Tbps+	Large PoP, diverse routes, ring junction via Hwy 101
10	Sault Ste. Marie, ON	Sudbury, ON	300	Sudbury Main PoP	Major PoP	5Tbps+	3 repeater huts at ~100 km intervals
11	Sudbury, ON	North Bay, ON	120	North Bay Main PoP	Major PoP	5Tbps+	1 repeater at ~60 km
12	North Bay, ON	Temagami, ON	65	Temagami PoP	Minor PoP	5Tbps+	Short segment, no repeater needed
13	Temagami, ON	Temiskaming Shores, ON	100	New Liskeard PoP	Medium PoP	5Tbps+	1 repeater at ~50 km
14	Temiskaming Shores, ON	Englehart, ON	40	Englehart PoP	Minor PoP	5Tbps+	Short segment, no repeater needed
15	Englehart, ON	Kirkland Lake, ON	30	Kirkland Lake PoP	Medium PoP	5Tbps+	Short segment, no repeater needed
16	Kirkland Lake, ON	Timmins, ON	145	Timmins Main PoP	Major PoP/Endpoint	5Tbps+	Repeater hut ~70 km from KL, final major node

Secondary Route (Highway 11 Corridor): Winnipeg to Timmins

Segment	Start Location	End Location	Distance (km)	PoP Location	PoP Type	Estimated Capacity of CreeConnect's Network	Notes
1	Winnipeg, MB	Kenora, ON	200	Kenora Main PoP	Major PoP	5Tbps+	Shared first leg
2	Kenora, ON	Vermilion Bay, ON	85	Vermilion Bay PoP	Minor PoP	5Tbps+	Repeater not required (short)
3	Vermilion Bay, ON	Sioux Lookout, ON	80	Sioux Lookout PoP	Medium PoP	5Tbps+	Connect local communities
4	Sioux Lookout, ON	Armstrong, ON	250	Armstrong PoP	Minor PoP	5Tbps+	2 repeaters every ~83 km
5	Armstrong, ON	Hearst, ON	350	Hearst Main PoP	Medium PoP	5Tbps+	3 repeaters every ~100-120 km
6	Hearst, ON	Kapuskasing, ON	92	Kapuskasing PoP	Medium PoP	5Tbps+	1 repeater at ~46 km
7	Kapuskasing, ON	Smooth Rock Falls, ON	60	Smooth Rock Falls PoP	Minor PoP	5Tbps+	Short, no repeater needed
8	Smooth Rock Falls, ON	Cochrane, ON	110	Cochrane PoP	Medium PoP	5Tbps+	1 repeater at ~55 km
9	Cochrane, ON	Timmins, ON	110	Timmins Main PoP	Major PoP	5Tbps+	1 repeater at ~55 km

Cross-Link Route (Highway 101): Wawa to Timmins

Segment	Start Location	End Location	Distance (km)	PoP Location	PoP Type	Estimated Capacity of CreeConnect's Network	Notes
1	Wawa, ON	Chapleau, ON	140	Chapleau PoP	Minor PoP	5Tbps+	1 repeater at ~70 km
2	Chapleau, ON	Timmins, ON	220	Timmins Main PoP	Major PoP	5Tbps+	2 repeaters every ~70-80 km

Scalability

Our fiber network is built to adapt and grow with the increasing demands of our communities. Key scalability features include:

High-Fiber-Count Backbone: 144-core fiber cables provide ample capacity for future expansion without needing new infrastructure.
Advanced Optical Technologies: Utilizing DWDM and CWDM to multiply bandwidth capabilities as needed.
Modular PoPs: Easily upgradeable Points of Presence to support additional equipment and higher speeds.
Ring Topology: Ensures multiple paths for data, enhancing reliability and allowing for balanced traffic distribution.

Scalability Benefits:

Incremental Upgrades: Add capacity or services without major disruptions.
Revenue Opportunities: Lease spare fiber lines to other providers, generating additional income.
Technological Advancements: Seamlessly integrate new technologies as they become available, maintaining cutting-edge service offerings.

Our Commitment to Growth:

As technology evolves and community needs expand, CreeConnect remains committed to investing in and upgrading our infrastructure to ensure sustained, high-quality connectivity for all our customers.

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