History
SkyChoice was founded in 2012 with the aim of providing affordable and high-quality telecommunications services to underserved communities across Canada. They initially provided high speed Internet by deploying their own wireless broadband network using a network of fiber fed towers and subsequently expanded in offering service using DSL, Cable Internet and Fibre access technologies in areas outside the coverage area of its towers.
SkyChoice is recognized for its innovative qualification tool which, unlike most other fixed wireless providers, dynamically determines service availability based on the location's line of sight and antenna installation height [1] . It is especially useful in rural areas where service options are limited or areas with tall trees which can present a challenge in obtaining other services.
In April 2018, SkyChoice developed and launched their IPTV service in collaboration with ATOP Broadband Corp. on the Roku platform which operates on any device which supports dual-band WiFi, including Roku TV's. They also designed a whole home Digital video recorder system in 2020 which allows subscribers to make recordings from any television in the household to record and watch each other's recordings using a single device.
As one of the few remaining independent telecommunications service providers, SkyChoice is actively dedicated in providing an alternative to the large incumbent providers for affordable value added services. They are an active participant in various regulatory undertakings with the CRTC such as their Review of the wholesale high-speed access service framework [2] in order to mandate affordable access to incumbent high speed networks for independent Internet providers [3] . SkyChoice Communications is also a member of the Competitive Network Operators of Canada (CNOC)
Services
SkyChoice offers a variety of telecommunications services, including:
Internet
Internet services are offered either by SkyChoice's own Fixed wireless network, FTTH, DSL or cable with download speeds between 5 and 1000Mbit/s with unlimited data usage.
Phone
SkyChoice offers VoIP digital phone service for both residential and business customers, including competitive long-distance rates and additional features like voicemail, call waiting, and caller ID.
Television
SkyChoice offers digital TV services under the Atop SkyTV name with a range of channels, including HD programming and on-demand options on the Roku platform. Its TV packages are customizable to meet the needs of different households with pick and pay options. A whole home PVR service is also available, which allows for all televisions in the household to record and watch each other's recordings.
Business Solutions
SkyChoice provides tailored internet, phone, and TV services for businesses, including business-grade internet, custom TV solutions, and scalable communication packages.
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