Eastlink continues mobile expansion into Grande Prairie

Eastlink continues mobile expansion into Grande Prairie
Investment of $4 million over the last year into several more Canadian communities

• Consumers can expect:

• great value for money with simple pricing/plans

• ease of switching through contract buyout

• Worry-Free Data eliminating unexpected data overages

• Canada-wide coverage included in every plan at no additional charge

Grande Prairie, AB – Eastlink continues to bring more choice and competition to more Canadians with the expansion of its mobile service in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

“We are pleased to confirm the further expansion of our mobile service into more and more Canadian communities,” says Deborah Shaffner, CEO.  “Our goal continues to be to deliver the best possible experience for our customers by investing in the latest network technology, providing great value for money, and delivering customer service that exceeds our customers’ expectations.”

The company’s “customer-first” approach is what Eastlink says makes it different from its competitors.

“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished so far having launched and expanded our mobile service into six provinces over the last six years,” continues, Ms. Shaffner. “Customers tell us what they want and we work really hard to listen and deliver more of what is important to them; that includes simple plans, better value, fast network speed, extensive and reliable coverage, and a better overall customer service.”

Eastlink has invested more than $4 million in the past year ($1M in Grande Prairie alone) to expand its mobile network to several more Canadian communities including New Waterford, Baddeck, Tatamagouche in Nova Scotia, Goulds, Torbay, and Bell Island in Newfoundland/Labrador, Saint John, Fredericton, Shediac and Sussex in New Brunswick, and Chelmsford, Val Therese and Kirkland Lake in Ontario.

Eastlink continues NB wireless expansion into Fredericton

Consumers can expect:

• great value for money with simple pricing/plans

• ease of switching through contract buyout

• Worry-Free Data eliminating unexpected data overages

• Canada-wide coverage included in every plan at no additional charge

FREDERICTON, April 19, 2018 /CNW/ - Following its most recent launch in Saint John, Eastlink (part of the Bragg Group of Companies) continues to bring choice and competition to more New Brunswickers with the introduction of its highly-anticipated wireless service in Fredericton.

Deputy Premier of New Brunswick, Stephen Horsman, joins Eastlink CEO, Lee Bragg at Eastlink’s official launch of wireless in Fredericton, NB. (CNW Group/Eastlink)

"We are so pleased to continue the expansion of our wireless service further into New Brunswick," says Lee Bragg, Eastlink CEO.  "Our goal has been to deliver the best possible experience for our customers by investing in the latest network technology, providing great value for money, and delivering customer service that exceeds our customers' expectations."

The company's "customer-first" approach is what Eastlink says makes it different from its competitors.

"We're incredibly proud of what we've accomplished so far having launched and expanded our wireless service into five provinces over the last five years," continues Mr. Bragg. "We listen to what customers tell us they want and work hard to deliver more of what is important to them; simple plans, lower prices, fast network speed, extensive and reliable coverage, and better overall customer service."

Grand opening celebrations begin today and will continue throughout the week at the brand new Eastlink location at the Regent Mall.  Customers can make the switch to Eastlink in-store, through online chat at www.eastlink.ca, or by calling Eastlink Customer Care at 1-888-345-1111. 

About Eastlink
Headquartered in Halifax, NS, Eastlink is a family-owned and operated telecommunications provider, delivering world-class video entertainment and communications services to residential, business and public sector customers across the country.

Powered by state-of-the-art fibre optic and wireless networks, Eastlink's advanced services include Eastlink Stream, TV Channel Exchange, high speed Internet, wireless, competitive local and long distance telephone, security and automation, data communications and exclusive, locally-produced programming on Eastlink TV.

Eastlink is one of Canada's Best Managed Companies with operations in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia as well as Bermuda.

The Eastlink Wireless Difference

Better value with Simple Plans

• Nationwide Talk & Text included in every plan.

• Families can add additional lines and share data from just $25/month per family member.

• Use your plan in the US for only $6/day.

Ease of switching with Contract Buyout – only from Eastlink

• Eastlink will buy out your contract (up to $200 per cell phone), making switching easier than ever.

• Up to five family members per household.

No surprises with Worry-Free Data – only from Eastlink

• We notify you when you reach 75% and 100% of your Data limit.

• We pause your Data when you reach 100%, then you choose the best option for you.

Complete flexibility with easyTab® – only from Eastlink

• Choose any phone and match it with any plan.

• Switch plans without penalty or upgrade at any time.

• After your tab is paid off, your monthly bill actually goes down.

Get the device you want with the most popular phones available

• Leading-edge, VoLTE-enabled Smartphones.

• Extensive device selection.

• Every phone is $0 down.

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For further information: Media Contact: Jill Laing, 902-446-1939, Jill.laing@corp.eastlink.ca

Eastlink continues wireless expansion into Saint John, NB

Consumers can expect:

• great value for money with simple pricing/plans

• ease of switching through contract buyout

• Worry-Free Data eliminating unexpected data overages

• Canada-wide coverage included in every plan at no additional charge

SAINT JOHN, NB, March 13, 2018 /CNW/ - Eastlink (part of the Bragg Group of Companies) is bringing choice and competition to more New Brunswickers with the launch of its highly-anticipated wireless service, in Saint John.

"We are very pleased to expand our wireless service further into New Brunswick," says Lee Bragg, Eastlink CEO.  "Our goal has been to deliver the best possible experience for our customers by investing in the latest network technology, providing great value for money, and delivering customer service that exceeds our customers' expectations."

Eastlink says it is the company's "customer-first" approach that makes it different from its competitors including:

• Ease of switching: Customers stuck in a contract can make the switch right away as Eastlink will buy out their existing cellphone contract.

• Better Value: Competitive plan pricing combined with devices on Eastlink's innovative easyTab® provide monthly prices that actually go down over time.

• No surprises: Worry-Free Data means customers won't be hit with unexpected data overage charges.

Eastlink has launched and expanded its wireless service into five provinces over five years, first launching in Nova Scotia in 2013 expanding into Moncton, NB in the summer of 2016.

"We're incredibly proud of what we've accomplished so far," continues Mr. Bragg. "We listen to what customers want and work hard to deliver more of what is important to them; simple plans, lower prices, fast network speed, extensive and reliable coverage, and better overall customer service."

Grand opening celebrations begin today and will continue throughout the week at the brand new Eastlink location in McAllister Place.  Customers can make the switch to Eastlink in-store, through online chat at www.eastlink.ca, or by calling Eastlink Customer Care at 1-888-345-1111. 

The Eastlink Wireless Difference

Simple plans, loaded with value

• Nationwide Talk & Text included in every plan.

• Families can add additional lines and share data from just $25/month per family member.

• Use your plan in the US for only $6/day.

Contract Buyout – only from Eastlink

• Eastlink will buy out your contract (up to $200 per cell phone), making switching easier than ever.

• Up to five family members per household.

Worry-Free Data – only from Eastlink

• We notify you when you reach 75% and 100% of your Data limit.

• We pause your Data when you reach 100%, then you choose the best option for you.

easyTab® – only from Eastlink

• Complete flexibility to choose any phone and match it with any plan.

• Switch plans without penalty or upgrade at any time.

• After your tab is paid off, your monthly bill actually goes down.

Phones

• Leading-edge, VoLTE-enabled Smartphones.

• Extensive device selection.

• Every phone is $0 down.

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For further information: Jill Laing, 902-446-1939, Jill.laing@corp.eastlink.ca

Eastlink recognized for 12th year as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies

HALIFAX, NS – Eastlink confirmed today that the company has been recognized by Deloitte Canada as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 12th consecutive year.

“We’re incredibly proud to have once again met the standards of excellence synonymous with Deloitte Canada’s Best Managed Companies program,” said Lee Bragg, CEO. “Earning this designation consistently over the past 12 years is truly a reflection of our entire team’s commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.”

Deloitte Canada’s Best Managed Companies program is the country’s leading business awards program, recognizing Canadian companies that demonstrate profitability, innovation and overall corporate success.

“It’s much more than just financial performance,” said Mat Harris, Regional Managing Partner of Deloitte’s Atlantic practice. “The ingredients to success also include overall business performance and sustained growth. It takes dedication and commitment from the entire organization.” 

Mr. Bragg explains that key to the continued success of the company is a set of principles that guide how the business operates across all of its functional areas. These include focusing on doing the right thing for the business, pursuing excellence, not perfection, seeing constraints as opportunities not barriers, continuous learning, an accountability philosophy to “see it, own it, and solve it”, and using information, metrics and analysis to drive decisions and insights.

“As a Canadian, family-owned company, with roots in small town Canada, we are all the more proud that we can be successful in an industry where there is extreme competition and ever-intensifying regulatory obligations,” said Lee Bragg, CEO Eastlink.

Eastlink was first recognized by Deloitte Canada as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2006, and in 2013 earned the program’s prestigious Platinum Club status.

To learn more about Eastlink, its founder and how the company has developed over the years, visit The Eastlink Story.

Media Contact

Jill Laing
Public and Media Relations
(902) 446-1939
Jill.Laing@corp.eastlink.ca

Eastlink delivers High Speed Internet to rural communities along Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore

In partnership with the province’s Municipal and Community Rural High Speed Internet Funding program

Halifax, NS – People in Watt Section, Harrigan Cove and Moser River now have access to high speed Internet powered by Eastlink’s fibre network.

As a company that predominantly serves non-urban areas, Eastlink has a long history of investing in rural towns and communities across Canada.

“Investing in small towns and communities is a fundamental part of who we are as a company,” says Lee Bragg, CEO. “We are proud to continue upgrading services in underserved communities like these delivering the kind of advanced Internet services that traditionally are found only in larger urban centres. This is a great example of what can happen when communities, providers and government work collaboratively.”

The completion of Eastlink’s fibre upgrade provides area residents with the ability to take full advantage of Internet-enabled applications from simple browsing to streaming video with Internet speeds that range from 100 (Eastlink’s core fibre-based high speed Internet service) to 940 Mbps.

Eastlink has invested more than $100M million across Nova Scotia over the last 5 years, bringing state-of-the-art, high speed Internet to towns like Avonport, River Hebert, Milford, Parrsboro, Arichat, Lockeport, Lower East Pubnico, Granville Station, Antigonish, Port Hawkesbury, Guysborough and now Watt Section, Harrigan Cove and Moser River to name just a few.

This upgrade was announced by the province earlier this year.

For more information on the Nova Scotia Rural High Speed Internet Initiative visit www.novascotia.ca/business/internet and for more about Eastlink Internet services, visit www.eastlink.ca/internet.