Latitude Wireless has expanded its network coverage area in Dawson City to include the airport and some residential areas south of town. This is the fifth service expansion project completed in partnership with Yukon government in the last 18 months.

 

New equipment on Australia Hill has allowed Latitude Wireless to increase digital cellular service to these areas.

 

Similar expansions took place in four other areas of Yukon in the last 18 months. New equipment was installed at the Carmacks and Watson Lake Airports, Lake Laberge and in the Ibex Valley.  

 

“We’re excited to expand Latitude Wireless service to more and more areas of the Yukon,” said Curtis Shaw, General Manager of Latitude Wireless. “In response to requests from our customers, we have worked with Yukon government to increase service availability. Completing the fifth of these projects now means that more Yukoners have access to the convenience of wireless technology.”

 

The project was made possible with the financial participation of the Yukon government.

 

"The Yukon government is pleased to be contributing financially towards expanding cell phone service in Dawson City," said Klondike MLA, Steve Nordick. "Enhancing this service by improving the level of personal safety and convenience is beneficial for area residents and the traveling public."

 

Latitude Wireless is a partnership between Northwestel and the Dakwakada Development Corporation. Launched in 2006, this successful joint venture provides digital cellular service across Yukon.

 

Latitude Wireless service offers a wide range of features, including text-messaging, email, picture and video messaging, and a mobile Internet browser service that provides access to multiple applications such as music downloads, screensavers, games and ring-tones. The service also offers mobile web and email access for a wide range of handsets, including the popular Blackberry and Smartphone devices. Details about pricing packages, service options, phones and PDAs are available at www.latitudewireless.ca or by calling 1-866-803-2365.

 

Latitude Wireless customers calling each other within Yukon also enjoy free long-distance calls.

 

Northwestel provides complete telecommunications solutions and entertainment services in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, northern British Columbia and High Level, Alberta. The company’s operations span nearly 4 million square kilometres of the most remote and rugged areas of Canada.