Xplornet Communications, Canada's largest rural-focused broadband service provider, recently announced the closing of an agreement to acquire F6 Networks, a fibre provider based in New Brunswick.
F6 Networks owns and operates a 1,600 km fibre backbone network in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, providing services to enterprise customers and carriers in the region. The acquisition of F6 Networks will position Xplornet as a significant independent fibre provider in Atlantic Canada, with F6's fibre-rich network supporting Xplornet's current and future hybrid fibre wireless deployment plans in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Both proudly headquartered in New Brunswick, Xplornet and F6 Networks share a commitment to expanding connectivity and supporting technological innovation in Atlantic Canada. With this acquisition, Xplornet will solidify its position as a national champion for rural broadband, with deep roots in its home province.
The latest announcement builds on the investments in fibre and 5G-ready wireless technology already made by Xplornet throughout Canada. Xplornet announced last year that it will invest $500 million over five years to deploy state-of-the-art hybrid fibre wireless and satellite technology in its facilities-based network in order to deliver broadband services to rural Canadians.
Allison Lenehan, President and CEO of Xplornet
This acquisition will accelerate our plans in Atlantic Canada, to deliver unprecedented speeds and unlimited data plans at affordable prices for rural customers.
Gary Keenan, Co-Founder and Chairman of F6 Networks
Atlantic Canada is our home, and we want to see its people and businesses prosper by having access to some of the best networks in the world.
