Qiniq (company)
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Qiniq, from the
History
In the fall of 2002,
Since its foundation, Qiniq has upgraded its network multiple times, including the implementation of DVB-S2 receivers in 2009, and the installation of LTE technology in 2016.[1]
In January 2014, Qiniq was forced to pay a $128,000 fine after overcharging approximately 600 customers for several months.[2]
In March 2020, the company released a statement asking for users to limit their internet usage due to increased internet usage during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Services
The company's network incorporates a number of features, such as
The Qiniq network is managed centrally by
The company employs a number of "Community Service Providers", local residents who are tasked with signing up local users, taking payments, and providing technical support to their clients.[1] Qiniq provides technical training to their Community Service Providers, and allows them to keep a percentage of the revenue they bring in.[1]
The Qiniq network received an award in 2005 from the annual awards conferred by the Wireless Communications Association (WCA) for Provisioning Underserved Communities with NLOS Broadband Wireless Technology.[citation needed] The Qiniq network was also a part of the 2005 designation of Nunavut as an "Intelligent Community" by the Intelligent Community Forum, a New York-based think tank.[citation needed]
In September 2018, the company announced a successful rollout of 4G LTE and 2G-GSM technology in all 25 municipalities in Nunavut.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Company". Qiniq. Archived from the original on 2020-05-31. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "Internet provider Qiniq pays out $128K after overcharging". CBC News. 2014-01-20.
- ^ Neary, Derek (2020-03-18). "Qiniq, SSi Micro ask customers to conserve data to avoid network congestion". NNSL Media. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "SSi Mobile Launches in Iqaluit" (PDF). SSI Micro. 2018-09-19. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-05-31. Retrieved 2020-05-31.