Canada-Wide Wireless Broadband Network Planned

twilight30 writes "From the Globe and Mail, Rogers Communications Inc. and Bell Canada have said they will put aside their competitive differences to jointly build and manage a Canada-wide wireless broadband network. It is hoped they will initially reach more than two-thirds of Canadians in less than three years." From the article: "The two communications companies will pool their wireless broadband spectrum into a joint venture called Inukshuk Internet Inc. The network will cover more than 40 cities, and 50 rural and remote communities across the country. Users will be able to access the Internet and use voice, video streaming and data applications both inside their home, as well as on the go."

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The meaning of the name:

[TripMaster Monkey]

From this informative webpage:

the word Inukshuk (ee-nook-shook or ee-nook-sook) is an Inuktitut word that means to look like a person (an Inuk). It is a stone cairn which has been used by the Inuit people to mark high points of land, good hunting and fishing spots or the way home.

Clever name for a communications company...until you recall that this is also the 'magic' word used by Apache Chief of Superfriends fame to transform into a giant. ^_^

Re:The meaning of the name:

[B3ryllium]

Yeah. That's exactly the problem with it - that, and it looks like a two year old drew it. :) It's a monster!

They should have gone with a stylized marmot or raven or orca ... modified in such a way that it might somewhat resemble a mountain, but only if you look hard ... :) Ah well. Too late now. We're stuck with ILANAAQ, THE ONLY GAY ESKIMO IN HIS TRIBE.