Internet Towers

The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 directs it residents to rural internet service providers (ISPs) and does not sell or provide the internet service directly.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

All the internet towers that the County purchased in 2008 are being used by County residents. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for a County sponsored internet tower, follow the steps below:

Contact Expert Mobile Communications or call 780-539-3962

  1. Provide proof of residence (Picture ID and utility bill)
  2. Arrange pick-up when an internet tower becomes available for you

Yes. The County has an access agreement with the landowner, which allows the County and/or ISPs to access the County-sponsored internet tower and extend the internet services to neighbouring properties if needed.

Yes. Whether you have a County sponsored internet tower on your property or are receiving your internet from a neighbouring sponsored tower you can shop around for the ISP that best meets your needs.

Yes. Here are the steps for follow:

Have your ISP fill out this License Agreement and submit it to us via e-mail

The ISP can now install their equipment

Yes. Please follow the steps below:

Submit the following information to us via e-mail:

Your name 

Land location of the tower 

Name of your new ISP

Notify your new ISP to fill out the required License Agreement and have them submit it to us via e-mail.

No, the landowner will have to take the steps necessary to obtain a County sponsored internet tower for their land as outlined by the above FAQ Does the County still provide Internet Towers to residents?

Please phone: 780-532-9722, and we will inform you if the tower is one of ours. Please include the following information with your call:

Your name 

Land location of the tower 

Please fill out this form to request removal. Removing the tower without the consent of the County is not permitted. The County will pay for all removal costs.

Contact Us

County of Grande Prairie
Administration Building
10001 - 84 Avenue
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5B2

Phone: 780-532-9722
Fax: 780-539-9880
Email: info@countygp.ab.ca

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