The Alberta SuperNet

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Interesting explanation of the SuperNet....and how we get internet from it.

The Alberta SuperNet is an IP-based transport network that interconnects 429 communities and 4200 learning centers, health facilities and government offices. SuperNet now has the capacity to bring high-speed access to more than 86 per cent of Alberta's population, making SuperNet a key factor in rural Alberta's social and economic development. An estimated 91 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) provide the “first mile” access to the SuperNet Point-of-Presence (POP) within these communities.

Axia NetMedia is responsible for maintaining and managing Alberta’s SuperNet. Axia uses an open access model which means any service provider in the province can use the SuperNet to deliver ultra-
high speed services. There is an open Point-Of-Presence (POP) in every community. Service providers install and manage the first mile access to the POP.

9.1 Point-of-Presence Access
Service providers can use different access technologies from the home or business to the SuperNet POP
including:
a. Terrestrial Access

Copper Based

Coaxial Cable Based

Fibre to the Home (FTTH)
b. Wireless Access

WiFi (IEEE 802.11g)

WiMAX (IEEE 802.16)
9.2 Service Pricing
Axia provides two types of services:

Layer 2 VPN Services

Layer 3 VPN Services
Each of these services has different service pricing

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[Azure]

Another interesting article about the SuperNet, and what kind of effects it could have.

http://www.business.ualberta.ca/rfie...s/Supernet.htm

[Tower]

Originally Posted by Azure

Basis of what?

The new fixed wireless systems, which power most of the rural internet in Alberta, are capable of up to 300mbps. Why? Because of the SuperNet.

Not saying that you don't know what you're talking about. I just don't see how this project has been a waste.

Oh no it a okay to say that... I don't.