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Wireless network to be developed on Manitoulin Island (2/02)

Businesses, schools and social service agencies on Manitoulin Island will take a greater step toward global connectivity with enhanced pager and Internet connections. FedNor is committing $222,500 to the LaCloche Manitoulin Business Assistance Corp.

Businesses, schools and social service agencies on Manitoulin Island will take a greater step toward global connectivity with enhanced pager and Internet connections. FedNor is committing $222,500 to the LaCloche Manitoulin Business Assistance Corp. (LAMBAC) for local telecommunications upgrades and to deliver pager and high-speed data service throughout the island. As part of a collaborative effort with the Waubetek Community Future Development Corp., a Wide Area Network will provide the ability to interconnect offices throughout the island for businesses and the general public. LAMBAC and Waubetek are teaming up with two local paging service providers to design and implement a wireless network.