MRC
High Speed Internet
It’s confirmed, high speed internet will now be available everywhere in Brome-Missisquoi all the way to the last house at the end of every country road! A new network of fibre optics will be deployed where a wired service is not available. All homes, businesses, industries and institutions currently without a high speed internet service will be covered.
Please check this page periodically for further updates. For more information, check out the frequently asked questions and the available press release.
Status of the high speed internet project in Brome-Missisquoi
Timeline for fiber optic deployment in Brome-Missisquoi
- March 22, 2023 update
- January 19, 2023 update
- December 20, 2022 update
- November 15, 2022 update
- October 24, 2022 update
- September 20, 2022 update
- August 16, 2022 update
- July 19, 2022 update
- June 17, 2022 update
- April 19, 2022 update
- March 15, 2022 update
- February 14, 2022 update
- January 14, 2022 update
- December 20, 2021 update
- November 15, 2021 update
- October 18, 2021 update
- September 20, 2021 update
- August 23, 2021 update
- July 19, 2021 update
- June 14, 2021 update
- May 17, 2021 update
- April 19, 2021 update
- March 16, 2021 update
- February 15, 2021 update
- January 18, 2021 update
- December 14, 2020 update
- November 16, 2020 update
- October 20, 2020 update
For any additional information, please visit www.ihrtelecom.com or contact them by phone at 1 888 346-0057.
Press releases
FAQ
Who will be covered by this new high speed Internet service?
All Brome-Missisquoi residents who currently do not have access to a cable or fibre optic network will have access to Internet by fibre optics when the project will be completed.
When will it be available at my address?
It will take between 3 and 5 years to build the entire network. Certain sectors will be linked in less time.
How will I be informed of the availability of the service?
Residents wanting the service will be able to register online at : https://ihrtelecom.com/registration/ . Pamphlets will also be distributed door to door announcing the availability of the service.
Will I have a choice of Internet distributors?
IHR Télécom will be available as soon as the network will be launched, other Internet providers will be able to join the network and offer their services afterwards.
What will be the speed offered?
With IHR Telécom, the basic package will be 50 Mbit/s, you will also have access to 100 Mbit/s and 400 Mbit/s offers. The packages are also available with an unlimited data cap option.
Will there be an installation cost to have the service at home?
With IHR Telécom, there are no fees for the standard installation. Some fees may apply for certain operations (extra outlet, telephone line transfer and activation, etc.).
Will I have fibre optics directly at home?
Yes, you will have access to fibre to the home (FTTH). Once you’ve subscribed to the service, a fibre cable will be installed in your home and to the receiver equipment.
Will the weather affect the service?
No antenna or dish is needed for access to the service. There will be no loss of signal or loss of speed in the case of bad weather. As long as the fibre is active, the signal will be transmitted to your home without any loss of quality.
How much will the service cost per month?
With IHR Telécom, the Fibre 50 packages, giving access to 50 Mbit/s in speed, will start at $46.95. Higher speeds will also be available.
Will there be rates offered to businesses?
With IHR Telécom, the rates offered to business will be the same as those offered to residential clients. Packages exceeding 400 Mbit/s will be available on demand. Packages at very high speed will be available up to 10 Gbit/s.
Will there be bundle packages offered (phone and television)?
Phone and television bundles will be offered.
Will all three services be available at the same time?
As soon as the signal will be available, you will have access to all three services if wanted (Internet, phone and television).
