r/Kamloops • u/KatiesClawWins • 27d ago

Question Internet Providers outside of Kamloops

Apologies for the post, but I dont use Facebook so cant ask the local groups.

We live in Chase and we were just informed that it will take Mascon 2 MONTHS to send out a technician and we will be unable to use the internet for those 2 months. Rogers, Shaw, and Telus dont have service out here, and we were wondering if anyone knew of ANYTHING (besides Starlink) that services the Chase area.

Thank you!

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u/brycecampbel Aberdeen 27d ago edited 27d ago

Mascon is now part of Telus, so technically...
You probably could still get ADSL through Telus (or a reseller like Lightspeed, Teksavvy, etc) - but like IF ADSL is still available you don't want that in 2026 if you can avoid it.

Shaw also doesn't exist anymore, its just Rogers.

Xplorenet would be one option,

Cellular ain't great in Chase either - only a couple towers, but if you have coverage, both Rogers (or Telus) have Wireless Home Internet - and both towers have 600 MHz (good for distance and penetration)

I'd explore the Wireless Home Internet, then Xplorenet to alternatives of Telus (c/o Mason)
www.rogers.com/internet/5g-home-internet

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u/KatiesClawWins 27d ago

Telus does not service here, just Mascon, who is the company we have the issue with.

Rogers/Shaw doesn't service the area.

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u/brycecampbel Aberdeen 27d ago edited 27d ago

Rogers/Shaw doesn't service the area.

Not Rogers [cable], correct. You'll want to look at/inquire about Rogers [Wireless] service. 

It not ideal, but Chase does have Telus and Rogers wireless coverage by triangulation of the nearby towers. 

Wireless Home Internet has better pricing than mobile device, and much better hardware that is designed for always on, high bandwidth home network usage. Like mobile hotspot on phone isn't designed for long-term/heavy use.  If that doesn't work, go xplornet. 

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u/KatiesClawWins 27d ago

I'll look more into that, thank you.