Wightman is Proud to Bring Fibre Internet to Shelburne Ontario
Wightman Telecom, a leading telecommunications provider in Ontario, Canada, is bringing fibre internet, fibre TV, and fibre phone service to Shelburne, a town located in Dufferin County. This exciting development is set to revolutionize the internet experience for residents and businesses in the area.
What is Fibre Internet?
Fibre internet, also known as fibre-optic internet, is the latest innovation in internet technology. Unlike traditional copper-wire networks, fibre internet uses fibre-optic cables to transmit data. These cables are made of glass or plastic and use light to carry information at incredibly high speeds. This means that fibre internet can deliver faster and more reliable internet speeds than traditional networks.
Why is Fibre Internet Important?
Fibre internet is a game-changer for businesses and households alike. With faster speeds and more reliable connections, fibre internet makes it possible for users to stream high-definition videos, play online games, and work remotely without any interruptions. Fibre internet also supports multiple devices and users simultaneously, making it ideal for households with multiple users or businesses with multiple employees.
Wightman Telecom Bringing Fibre Internet to Shelburne
Wightman Telecom is known for its commitment to bringing the latest technology to its customers. With the launch of fibre internet in Shelburne, Wightman is bringing the latest in internet technology to this community. This is a significant investment that will benefit residents and businesses in Shelburne for years to come.
Wightman Telecom has been in business for over 115 years, and has built a reputation for providing reliable and innovative services to its customers. With the introduction of fibre internet, Wightman is demonstrating its commitment to keeping up with the latest technological developments and meeting the needs of its customers.Â
We invite you to join the Wightman family of customers, and experience the Wightman difference!
Get the details about Wightman's Shelburne Fibre to the Home project:
To get fibre to your home or business, you must sign up for Wightman Fibre to the Home service. We will not automatically bring fibre to your home or business, and even current Wightman customers must sign up. Please call us at 1-519-415-4273 or email us.
Watch our video to get an overview of Wightman’s Fibre to the Home Construction Process.Â
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Fibre to the Home Launch FAQs
A. We will be open Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
A. Choose one of the following contact-free options:
- Sign up online at wightman.ca/signup
- Call us at 1-888-477-2177
- Email at ftthsignup@wightman.ca and we will send you the details you need
A. Fibre to the Home uses glass fibre to carry communications signals. It replaces existing copper infrastructure, such as telephone wires and TV cable, with a faster, more reliable method of delivering internet, TV, and phone services.
A. Fibre optics provides the most robust, secure, and cost-effective solution for bringing truly high-speed internet to individual homes. It can manage significantly faster internet speeds over greater distances, and it is not subject to transmission interference like copper, coaxial cable, and wireless. Fibre optics offers more transmission security, requires less maintenance, and has a significantly longer lifespan than other technologies.
A. No. Subscription to only one service is required to have fibre installed. However, bundling all your services with Wightman should provide you with more savings.
A. No. The ONT does the job of a modem, but it is not wireless. If you would like to connect to the internet from any room in your home, Wightman offers a wireless router for only $4.95 per month.
A. Yes. However, bundling all your services with Wightman should provide you with more savings.
A. An ONT is powered by electricity but requires a battery in the event of a power outage. If you have telephone service, our battery will provide emergency power for several hours of talk time during an outage.
A. No. Fibre to the Home installation is free if you subscribe to our service during the initial construction period.
A. Customers who wait until after fibre construction is complete in their neighbourhood will incur an installation fee.
A. No. Current customers are required to sign up for our Fibre to the Home service. You can visit our office, sign up online, call, or email us.
A. Yes, you can keep your current phone number. Wightman will port this phone number from your current provider on your behalf.
A. We will publish our progress on our website that gives a high level view. As we start the mainline construction, we will drop off bags with information on our services and describing the construction process. This letter indicates we will begin construction in the next week or so after delivery.
A. We are planning to cover the entire town with mainline fibre. There will be some addresses that getting a service line in is not possible and we may not be able to serve that location. This happens very rarely.
A. Give us a call, or send an email and we can look that up for you.