Canada’s largest telecommunications carriers say they have been preparing for the eclipse and are confident their networks will hold up
Major cellphone and internet providers say they’re ready to handle a surge in wireless traffic in areas along the path of totality in Eastern Canada.With Monday’s solar eclipse expected to draw tens of thousands to regions along the path of totality in Eastern Canada, major cellphone and internet providers say they’re ready to handle a surge in wireless traffic in those areas.
The city said it is expecting up to one million visitors over the coming days which would be “by far, the largest crowd we’ve ever experienced.” In the post, it warned local businesses that visitors may have urgent requests to use their landline phones if cell service becomes spotty.said they would deploy additional infrastructure to certain areas to prevent any potential disruptions.
“We have also conducted network health checks, completed targeted upgrades and are optimizing sites to add more capacity.” Enhancing network capacity by deploying portable cell sites is one of the most effective ways that telecom companies can prepare for increased demand, said Manav Gupta, chief technology officer and Canada technical sales team lead at IBM Canada.“Providers will want to prepare for a network traffic surge resulting from people using telecommunications services more heavily during the event by, for example, streaming the eclipse, sharing content on social media or making calls,” said Gupta.
Beaulieu said Telus held internal preparedness calls and was in touch with public safety and government officials leading up to the eclipse. It has a “contingency and emergency response process” ready in case there are issues Monday.said in a statement that the “strength and robustness of our network should ensure continuity of wireless service” on eclipse day for all Videotron, Freedom Mobile and Fizz subscribers.
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake said those in the area should “consider developing a communication plan with family and friends ahead of time, and ensure your phone is fully charged for the day of the eclipse.”
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