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What is ProtectIQ?

What is ProtectIQ?

Jun 21, 2021 | Why Fiber Optics?, WI FI

What exactly is it?

Northern Lights Fiber is committed to providing the safest browsing and connectivity possible. We achieve this through our ProtectIQ software in the Northern Wifi App. ProtectIQ is a network-level security service which protects ALL devices connected to your Wi-Fi. If it’s connected, it’s protected!

What does ProtectIQ do to keep my home network safe?

  • Proactively monitors your home’s incoming traffic and automatically blocks anything suspicious.
  • Blocks attempted visits to known harmful websites, presenting users with a browser message indicating that the website is not available.
  • Provide an active security monitoring service that uses a large and constantly growing database of threats (database is updated weekly).
  • Uses IPS to monitor, notify, and prevent activity like hacking. It will stop a device from trying to gain access to technology like Wi-Fi connected doorbells or baby monitors, virtual meetings, and streams.
  • Actively terminates data transfers before a malicious payload is delivered to any network device.
  • Notifies users whenever security is triggered, with details about the device that was attacked, where the attack came from, and when the attack occurred.

Northern Lights Fiber is commited to providing its customers with the safest, fastest and most reliable connections possible. ProtectIQ is just one more way that we strive to provide a world class experience to our customers. By providing ProtectIQ as a service we ensure safety and security for everyone using their in-home network. Sign up with Northern lights Fiber now and download the Northern WiFi App so you can enjoy premium, managed WiFi today!

 

What is ExperienceIQ?

What is ExperienceIQ?

Jun 21, 2021 | Why Fiber Optics?, WI FI

What exactly is it?

ExperienceIQ is a service that protects children or grandchildren from harmful or inappropriate content, limits screen time on devices or applications, and displays online usage through our enhanced parental control app.

How is this going to benefit my family?

  • Block inappropriate categories like pornography or violence
  • Block applications that you deem inappropriate (e.g. gaming applications like Call of Duty, or social applications like Snapchat
  • Set time limits for specific applications, like TikTok to cap screen time
  • Set Safe Search and YouTube Restriction to block harmful or inappropriate content with searching on Google, Bind or YouTube. YouTube restrictions also
    blocks all comments on videos which often include inappropriate language.
  • View usage for all devices to better understand HOW the internet is being used in your home.
  • Prioritize application groups or specific devices to ensure the best possible experiences for your most important needs.
  • Set schedules so that work applications get priority during the day, and streaming applications get priority in the evening.
What is Northern WiFi?

What is Northern WiFi?

Jun 21, 2021 | Why Fiber Optics?, WI FI

Northern WiFi is an app that allows you to have absolute control over your homes network, commonly referred to as managed WiFi. With the Northern WiFi app you have a vast array of controls, personalizations and safety measures to customize your network to work best for how you like to connect.

Core Functions

  • Change or reset your Wi-Fi network name or
    password directly from the app
  • See the devices currently using your Wi-Fi
  • Categorize your devices (e.g. personal devices,
    work devices, mobile devices, gaming devices.)
    Pause the internet for any device, at any time.
  • Run a speed test (GigaSpire only) to verify the speed you are getting is the speed you are paying for.
  • Receive updates about any planned network
    maintenance, or upcoming community events

Advanced features

  • Create routines for scheduled downtime
    (i.e. bedtime or limited access to gaming devices during school time).
  • Create a temporary or shareable guest network
    without sharing your main network name and
    password. Great for house gussets, visitors,
    babysitters, house sitters, or pet sitters. Text the guest network login information directly from the app.

Head to your app store and download “Northern WiFi” now to enhance your WiFi experience!

Construction! What to expect with our investment?

Jun 5, 2021 | Construction Updates, Why Fiber Optics?

What To Expect

Northern Lights Fiber is excited to bring you fiber optic internet, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps (10 Gigabit symmetrical service!). To future proof your community, these types of speeds and reliability is an absolutely necessity. But it would not be possible with the infrastructure that exists today.

To prepare your community for the future, new fiber-optic infrastructure will be required and we will burry this infrastructure.

If you want to buy service now, check out our world-class products and services HERE!

Main-Line

The first part of our construction is called “middle-mile” or “main-line” construction. You will see large equipment of ours, including “hydrovacs”, directional drills, dump trucks, front end loaders, skid steers, and even vibratory plows. Our design in Grande Cache dictates that we will be digging in public easement, and most of our design, in the area, will be in back lanes.

There are some places that this is not possible. There may be a few places where our design determines that we will use front lot easement. This means we will have to dig along the curb of your front yard.

The Drop

Having fiber infrastructure will future proof your home for generations to come. And while cities already have this infrastructure, it is very rare for rural communities in Canada.

If you sign up for services during this process, we will also need to burry new infrastructure to your house. We call this “the drop.” We will also install a small box on the side of your house.

Can I get fiber to my house, even if I don’t want internet?

Yes! We want to future proof your community, and that includes building to as many houses as possible. You can sign an access agreement HERE, and pay a small fee to future proof your house (and very likely increase the property value)!

This will not only be good for your household and local businesses in Grande Cache, but real estate studies strongly suggest the increase of property value when having this infrastructure to your rural home. In other words, many people now want to move to a quieter community but cannot sacrifice internet speed to do so. Now, Grande Cache will be able to attract them!

What About My Property?

This is a big private investment to futureproof Grande Cache, and it requires heavy duty construction. We will try to be as respectful as possible to everyone’s property and we will restore all landscaping to the best of our ability, properly backfilling, and replanting grass.

We have invested in specialized machinery to get this job done fast and as discreet as possible, especially when we leave public easement to get to your house. If you have any questions about our proposed route, please call us at 1-888-CFO-2947 (ext 1) or email at info@CanadianFiberOptics.ca

All services such as electric, water, and other utilities are professionally located to prevent damage. If you are aware of any private underground utilities (like underground sprinklers), please let us know at onecall@CanadianFiberOptics.ca

How Long Will it Take?

Main-line construction in Grande Cache will take most of the year, and it’s possible that it carries through to 2022. That said, we should only be on each street for about a week at a time. Burying the drop to each house will only take about half a day.

What if I Have Questions?

Please call us at 1-888-CFO-2947 (ext 1) or email us at info@CanadianFiberOptics.ca.

How do I future proof my house and get internet that is 100% fiber?

Visit our Products and Pricing page or Sign-Up page! Or give us a call at 1-888-CFO-2947 (ext 2 , for Sales)

Introducing….Peak Performance Physiotherapy

Introducing….Peak Performance Physiotherapy

Jun 1, 2021 | Testimonials, WI FI

Introducing Northern Lights Fiber

We believe everyone deserves access to fast, reliable internet, no matter where they live. Northern Lights Fiber is our way of providing exactly that. Under the Northern Lights Fiber brand, we build, operate, and service high-speed fiber networks in rural Canadian communities.

Introducing Peak Performance Physiotherapy 

Conveniently located within Grande Cache Massage and Chiropractic Clinic. We know how hard it is to wait for treatment when you’re in pain, so we aim to keep wait times to a minimum. We know Grande Cache is home to many shift workers, so we offer flexible appointment times to fit your schedule. We are a contracted WCB Alberta physiotherapy provider.

Testimonial 

“We have had Northern Lights Fiber internet at Grande Cache Massage and Physiotherapy Clinic since beta testing started in January. For me in my daily work activities, the difference has been night and day. Before we switched to fiber, it was a regular occurrence to lose our internet connection altogether, or have such slow connectivity that it could be a 15 minute wait for a document to upload to email. I have had zero connectivity or speed issues since the switch. And the real proof- I’ve had both my kids at work with me streaming Netflix while I’m using my laptop and there are zero interruptions. I can’t do that at my house where I pay top dollar for the competition’s best offering, the Hub. I am so looking forward to having fiber in my home so we can watch a movie on a Friday night without constant buffering!”

How can I fix my back!?

Visit Kyley’s website at https://peakperformancephysio.ca/

How can I get fast internet like Kyley’s business!? 

Easy. Visit our order form HERE or text our Ambassador Danielle at 780-783-0489