tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post2065399961960738901..comments2022-03-02T18:02:04.721-05:00Comments on ADnet in Algoma: Bell Deferral Account Announcement Coming SoonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post-17961113773017935652014-05-31T19:21:14.063-04:002014-05-31T19:21:14.063-04:00Yeah, we'll see how it holds up once more peop...Yeah, we'll see how it holds up once more people clue-in but I have only 1.5 Mb with Vianet right now so 20 Mb seems stupendously fast. If Bell can keep that up and come up with pricing plans comparable to wireline internet providers I will consider switching... two big "ifs" though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post-91959451806605330842014-05-31T19:13:39.344-04:002014-05-31T19:13:39.344-04:00I'm on Second Line about a mile from the botto...I'm on Second Line about a mile from the bottom of the hill or about 1/2 mile from the end of Second Line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post-8311153910986220342014-05-30T15:33:15.728-04:002014-05-30T15:33:15.728-04:00A 20MB download speed on HSPA+ is still pretty imp...A 20MB download speed on HSPA+ is still pretty impressive, even if there are only a few people using the site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post-78073324976235313892014-05-30T09:55:10.805-04:002014-05-30T09:55:10.805-04:00Can you be more specific about where in Gros Cap y...Can you be more specific about where in Gros Cap you are located. You can send it to my e-mail address if you wish:<br />wlefresne@adnetalgoma.ca. Hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631857327069733811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post-47786234436462363272014-05-29T22:20:56.734-04:002014-05-29T22:20:56.734-04:00Yes, it's alive! My iphone shows a strong 3-4 ...Yes, it's alive! My iphone shows a strong 3-4 bar "Bell" signal out in Gros Cap! Curiously, it's 3G, not LTE service, which is a little disappointing but still, the Ookla speed test app reported a 20Mb download speed, which is decent enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post-7062979833273170892014-05-29T15:20:10.991-04:002014-05-29T15:20:10.991-04:00Wow! That's a surprise. I'll try my Bell c...Wow! That's a surprise. I'll try my Bell cell at home tonight in Gros Cap and report back here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post-44779501926748659932014-05-29T12:43:31.683-04:002014-05-29T12:43:31.683-04:00It looks like Bell will meet the date. I received ...It looks like Bell will meet the date. I received a report that the SSM-Airport site went live this morning, 29 May 14. Whether this is just a test run or full operations is unclear but usually once site is on line, it stays on line. Hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631857327069733811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post-47727392199017744152014-05-28T22:43:52.903-04:002014-05-28T22:43:52.903-04:00(This revised comment corrects an error in the Lat...(This revised comment corrects an error in the Lat-Long "seconds" published previously. This moves the exact location within the campground slightly.)<br /><br />As you may recall, there was a lot of negative blow-back from local residents about the site on Nokomis Beach originally selected by Bell.<br /><br />The final site location is the Pointe Des Chenes Campground. The coordinates of the tower centre is N46° 28' 29.01" W84° 31' 28.21"<br /><br />I am not sure of the construction status but the design is monopole so it will go up very quickly once the concrete base is poured and set. <br /><br />Bell should meet the date.<br />Hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631857327069733811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post-10518773457590714442014-05-28T09:06:50.844-04:002014-05-28T09:06:50.844-04:00Anyone know if there is a site chosen yet for the ...Anyone know if there is a site chosen yet for the SSM airport area tower? I took a ride out there recently but didn't see any evidence of construction anywhere... kinda getting worried about that July 31 activation date.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post-64621742445704296532014-05-27T11:50:13.646-04:002014-05-27T11:50:13.646-04:00Further to the above, some commentators are interp...Further to the above, some commentators are interpreting Mr. Cope's speech as referring to the 700 MHz spectrum roll out as well. This would account for the reference to 2015 for the completion date. I guess only time will tell what the details will contain. Hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631857327069733811noreply@blogger.com