Minto Communications Network

Minto operates a high-quality LTE radio-based telecommunications system engineered to provide reliable, high quality, high-speed internet service capability of 50 Mbps (download) / 10 Mbps (upload) service. Customer access is provided through modern carrier-grade Point to Multi-Point LTE fixed access radio systems operating in the publicly available 3.65 Ghz radio spectrum frequency. All our radio sites are connected to our central office through high-capacity point-to-point digital microwave radio systems operating in the 11 / 15 GHz radio spectrum frequency.

Minto has 5 customer access radio sites located throughout the upper Bridge River valley, and a central office facility in located in Gold Bridge, BC. All radio sites throughout the serving area feature secured, steel enclosure equipment shelters, commercial radio towers, and are all on-grid BC Hydro powered, with both battery and propane backup generator power in case of on-grid power failure.

Minto’s core network utilizes industry standard routers and servers and is supported with state-of-the-art network management and monitoring systems that allows real-time monitoring and management of the network and its performance. These systems provide the ability to see end-to-end network performance and proactively manage our customer experience.

Connectivity out of the valley is provided through a high-capacity internet connection connecting our central office point-of-presence in Gold Bridge with TELUS Communications.