Data On Tap Inc. lands first wholesale network agreement for its dotmobile™ wireless service
22 September 2020 - 4:00PM
dotmobile™, a Full Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), is
pleased to announce its first network wholesale agreement. It is
with Iristel, Canada’s only coast-to-coast-to-coast
telecommunications network.
Dotmobile is an independent wireless service provider seeking
access to multiple Canadian radio access networks to complement its
own cloud-based core network. Both dotmobile and Iristel are a part
of Competitive Network Operators of Canada.
“We see the importance of investing in network infrastructure,
as well as optimizing the use of what exists today,” says Algis
Akstinas, CEO of dotmobile. “Our goal is to bring our innovative,
all-digital wireless service to all Canadians, no matter who they
are or where they live. Iristel’s radio access network covers some
of the least densely populated areas in not only Canada, but the
world. Network agreements like this are critical to achieving our
goal.”
Beyond building its national facilities-based VoIP (Voice over
Internet Protocol) network and a wireless network in Canada’s far
North, Iristel and its affiliates have also built networks in
Africa and Eastern Europe.
“We know how to build robust networks using innovative
technologies that offer customers advanced communications services
at fair prices,” says Samer Bishay, President and CEO of Iristel.
“Interestingly, with every network we’ve built around the world,
we’ve found benefits by allowing competitors on our networks,
something Canada’s big telecoms do not understand.”
The CRTC is currently deciding on the fate of fixed and wireless
connectivity in Canada for the next five years. Canada has some of
the highest wireless prices in the world. Smaller players such as
MVNOs like dotmobile can offer innovative new services and serve
niche segments while generating good returns for host networks to
ensure continued network investment.
“Having our own core-network is paramount to offering
differentiated service, having both cost and speed-to-market
advantage. It unleashes real wireless service innovation,” says Mr.
Akstinas. “dotmobile is following a low-cost high-tech business
model. Modern cloud infrastructure, simple connectivity options and
reduced operational complexity will bring significant savings and
improved wireless experience to our members at an optimal
cost.”
Data On Tap Inc., parent of dotmobile, was founded by two former
WIND Mobile product architects. dotmobile™ was a registered
“Proposed Full MVNO” (Mobile Network Code - 302 100) from August
29th, 2019 to September 17th, 2020. According to rules set by the
Canadian telecom regulator - the CRTC - an agreement with the core
network provider is one of the three essential requirements needed
to become a Full Mobile Virtual Network Operator.
About
dotmobileData on Tap Inc. is
building dotmobile™, a smart tiny telecom with a simple goal - to
make wireless more affordable and awesome for youth, seniors,
students, newcomers, visitors to the country, small businesses, and
families that want to save. Data On Tap™, dotmobile™, dot.™ and the
dotmobile logo are trademarks of Data On Tap Inc.
About IristelIristel is
Canada’s fastest-growing carrier providing innovative communication
services that are changing how consumers and businesses
communicate. Founded in 1999, Markham-based Iristel operates
Canada’s largest facilities-based local voice network extending
Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast. It also owns Ice Wireless, an LTE-A
carrier with operations in Canada’s northern territories and
Quebec.
Media inquiries: media@dotmobile.app and
pr@iristel.com