Archived - In The News
Competition for "last mile" Internet service heats up
July 30, 2015 - Two separate proposals to bring high-speed Internet service to under served rural areas over the next several years are vying for the public's attention, with Lambton County Council trying to sift through the details to decide how all of its residents may best be served.
Click here to read the article from The Forest Standard on July 30, 2015
Improved high-speed Internet coming to over 11,000 households in southwestern Ontario
July 23, 2015 - Bev Shipley, Member of Parliament for Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, today announced that the Harper Government will provide TekSavvy and Execulink Telecom with a total of $3.15 million to connect over 11,000 homes in southwestern Ontario to faster Internet services. This investment will benefit 30 communities in southwestern Ontario.
Click here to read the article from the Government of Canada website on July 23, 2015
Federal grant program to bring high-speed internet access to Central Elgin, Dutton/Dunwich and West Elgin
July 8, 2015 - Approximately 520 households in Dutton/Dunwich and West Elgin which don't have access to high-speed Internet will get the chance to sign up in the next few years thanks to a federal grant program.
Click here to read the article from the St. Thomas Times Journal on July 8, 2015
Execulink Employee Places 2nd in 60-Second Pitch Competition
June 26, 2015 - The 2015 60-Second Pitch Competition has concluded, and was a stunning success. After an incredible array of pitches and pitchers from all over Southwestern Ontario, judges deliberated to decide who would be taking home over $47,000 in business acceleration prizes and resources.
Click here to read the article from Tech Alliance on June 26th, 2015
Winners announced for the 2015 Canadian Telecom Employer of Choice
June 23, 2015 - CCEOC Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Canadian Telecom Employer of Choice (CTEOC) Award.
The "Canadian Telecom Employer of Choice" recognition award is a national program dedicated to identifying, recognizing and promoting the best employers in Canada’s telecommunications industry
Click here to read the article from PR Web on June 23rd, 2015
CRTC launches project that will measure the speed of Internet from Canadian Providers
May 25, 2015 - The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has joined with a U.K company, SamKnows, that measures broadband speed to launch a country-wide data collection project, called 'Measuring Broadband Canada'.
Click here to read the article from the Woodstock Sentinel Review on May 25th, 2015
Higher surfing speeds as fibre optic cabling expanding
May 20, 2015 - Fibre optic networks are a growing trend in the technology world; with the newest recipients of this technology being the residents of Melrose.
Click here to read the article from the Middlesex Banner on May 20th, 2015
Execulink shortlisted for community award
May 7, 2015 - Execulink Telecom has been nominated for a national award by the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance. The company is on the shortlist for excellence in the Community Building/Public Service category for Tuned-in Canada: The CCSA Awards
Click here to read the article from the Standard on May 7th, 2015
Execulink up for Industry Award
May 7, 2015 - Execulink Telecom has been nominated for an industry award celebrating its annual fundraising contributions to the community.
The company is among several on the short list of nominees for Tuned-In Canada awards presented by the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance, an association that represents more than 100 local providers across Canada.
Read the full article from the Norwich Gazette
Cross-Canada shortlist announced for Tuned-in Canada: The CCSA Awards
April 10, 2015 - Nationwide online voting is now open for Tuned-in Canada: The CCSA Awards. Canadians can check out the nominees and vote at http://www.tunedincanada.com/vote/ or http://www.lecanadabranche.com/voter until May 22nd at midnight (AST).
Click here to read the article from News Wire.
Execulink Family Day at the Movies
Feb 26, 2015 - From darkest Peru to Forest, Paddington Bear visited the Kineto Theare on Family Day, February 16th, with the free family movie sponsored by Execulink Telecom for the fourth year in a row. Free pop and popcorn were provided for the 150 attendees and several draws were help for T-shirts and other prizes.
Click here to read the article from the Forest Standard on February 26th, 2015
United Way Oxford announces record-breaking campaign total of $1,175,236 at Woodstock event
Feb 26, 2015 - The United Way Oxford revealed Thursday evening at its annual campaign celebration that the 50th campaign has not only broken the record for dollars raised but exceeded that goal by $50,000.
The evening was also a chance for the United Way to honour businesses, groups and individuals in Oxford that made their spectacular 50th anniversary campaign a success.
The 10 spirit awards lauded the fundraising efforts of many organizations, including Toyota, GM CAMI Assembly, Western General, Oxford County, Zorra Township, Execulink Telecom, Heart FM, Western General, Holy Family Catholic French Immersion School, Fanshawe College and Farm Credit Canada.
Read the full article from the Woodstock Sentinel Review
Execulink donates to Small World
Jan 22, 2015 - Bill Reid, on behalf of Execulink Telecom in Thedford, donated $200 recently to Small World Nursery School. The generously donated funds will be put towards the school's annual spring field trip in March.
Click here to read the article from the Forest Standard on January 22nd, 2015
High speed Internet for all questioned at Middlesex County Council
Jan 22, 2015 - Should access to high speed Internet be a required service? Middlesex County Councillors are looking at this question right now and a decision will be made in the next couple of weeks whether to spend hard earned tax dollars on a system that will reach almost everyone, hopefully, in Middlesex County.
Click here to read the article from the Parkhill Gazette on January 22nd, 2015
United Way Oxford get a boost toward their campaign goal
Dec 16, 2014 - The United Way Oxford received two very generous donations recently. Western General presented the United Way with a cheque for $10,800 from the annual campaign. United Way Campaign Manager, Shelley Lachapelle said "this dynamic team had 100% participation" this year.
And the team at Execulink Telecom handed over their annual holiday donation to the United Way last week.
Read the full article from Heart FM
Rural Internet providers facing changes in licensing
Oct 30, 2014 - The allocation of electromagnetic frequencies doesn't seem like an issue that would really concern the average person, but a recent consulataion report released by Industry Canada could have an impact right here in North Middlesex.
Click here to read the article from the Parkhill Gazette on October 30th, 2014
Woodstock Chamber of Commerce announces Business awards of Excellence Finalists
Oct 23, 2014 - The finalists for community involvement award, which is presented to an individual demonstrating outstanding commitment and involvement in his or her community, are Eden Bella Boutique, Execulink Telecom and RBC Dominion Securities.
Read the full article from the Woodstock Sentinel Review or Norwich Gazette
Execulink unleashes 1 Gbps speeds in Delhi
Oct 7, 2014 - Execulink Telecom marked the opening of its new office in Delhi by launching its 1 Gbps Internet service over its fibre optic network, offering the community Internet speeds more than 65 times faster than what was previously available.
Read the full article from Cartt
GCI set to launch 1 Gbps service in Fairbanks; Execulink Telecom targets Delhi, Ontario
Oct 6, 2014 - Alaskan telecom provider GCI plans to offer 1 Gbps Internet to Fairbanks customers by 2016, making Fairbanks the third community in Alaska where GCI has promised to deliver faster Internet speeds. GCI previously announced plans for 1 Gbps service in Juneau and Anchorage.
Across the border, meanwhile, Execulink Telecom announced its intention to deliver 1 Gbps service to the town of Delhi, Ontario.
Read the full article from FierceTelecom
CCSA: Execulink wins member of the year
Sept 25, 2014 - The member of the year award went to Execulink Telecom for its work on behalf of members and Ian Stevens (right) was on hand to accept that prize.
Read the full article from Cartt
Execulink Telecom keeps community focus
Aug 27, 2014 - Despite growing to 130 employees and consolidating operations to a Woodstock headquarters, Execulink Telecom remains focused on providing small communities with the best possible service.
Read the full article from the Norwich Progress 2014
Execulink Expands
Aug 18, 2014 - Execulink is expanding their fibre-optic network to Delhi. Their future-proof technology, Fibre to the Home will give residents in the town state-of-the-art High Speed Internet, Voice and Television services.
Read the full article from HeartFM
Execulink Moves Into Delhi
Aug 15, 2014 - Pretty soon Delhi and the surrounding area will have the fastest internet in Norfolk County.
Read the full article from MyFM
Execulink's fibre-optic investment
Aug 14, 2014 - Execulink has installed 25 kilometres of fibre-optic trunk line linking its operations in Otterville with Delhi, Norfolk County.
Read the full article from the Norfolk County Economic Development
Execulink of Norwich invests $7M in trunk line
Aug 12, 2014 - A Norwich firm is in the process of taking telecommunications infrastructure in Delhi to the next level. Execulink has spent the better part of this summer installing a 25-kilometre fibre-optic trunk line linking its operations in Otterville with Delhi.
The next step in the $7-million project is to run fibre-optic cable up and down all streets and avenues in town. The goal is to provide nearly 2,500 homes and businesses with access to state-of-the-art cable TV, telephone and high-speed Internet services.
Read the full articles from the Delhi News Record and Simcoe Reformer
Ontario county moxie helps lure a telecom consultant
July 31, 2014 - Roberta Fox found the broadband she needs in part thanks to Oxford County’s push to bring broadband to rural areas.
Read full article in IT Canada
Small telecoms thrive against big-city competition
Read the article from the London Free Press on July 31, 2014
Execulink Telecom sponsors Norwich Legion, Rock the Park Event
Click here to read the article from the Norwich Gazette on July 2, 2014
Hunniford honoured for 40 years with Execulink
Click here to read the article from the Parkhill Gazette on May 29, 2014
Preparation and attitude key to attracting investment in Woodstock
March 20, 2014 - Click here to watch the video from CTV London
Readers of the Lake Shore Shopper have voted Execulink as #1 Internet Provider
March 20, 2014 - Click here to read the Lake Shore Shopper March 20th issue
A donation from Execulink to Red Cross & CES will promote safety for young workers
February 6, 2014 - Teaching high school students how to stay safe on the job -- that's one of the driving factors behind a donation made today to the local branch of the Canadian Red Cross.
Click here to read the full article from HeartFM.
Woodstock District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards of Excellence
November 7, 2013 - Keith Stevens of Execulink Telecom received the President's Award at the Woodstock District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards of Excellence.
Click here to read the full article from the Woodstock Sentinel Review.
Woodstock's Chamber of Commerce hands out the hardware at the annual Awards of Excellence<
November 6, 2013 - The best in business were honoured in Woodstock Wednesday night. Keith Stevens accepts the Presiden's Award.
Click here to read the full article from Heart FM.
Execulink opens doors to new head office in Woodstock
October 8, 2013 - A new 20,000 sq. ft. facility has brought all of Execulink Telecom’s employees under one roof after being scattered between offices in Kitchener, London and Burgessville.
Click here to read the full article from the Woodstock Sentinel Review.
Execulink donates to Norwich Legion
June 12, 2013 - Execulink donated $1,000 to the Norwich branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for its Rock the Park event coming up July 6. Money from this year's event is going directly towards paving the legion's parking lot.
Click here to read the full article from the Norwich Gazette.
Burgessville set to host Canada Day celebration
June 12, 2013 - Execulink made a $2,000 donation to the Township of Norwich's Canada Day Committee to help fund this year's Canada Day festivities. The celebration will be held in Burgessville on Monday, July 1.
Click here to read the full article from the Norwich Gazette.
Execulink donates to Watford Canada Day Celebrations
June 12, 2013 - Execulink presents a donation to the Warwick Township Canada Day committee to pay for the movie in the park, a popular part of the Canada Day celebrations.
Click here to read the full article from the Watford Guide.
Meet Ian Stevens, President and CEO of Execulink Telecom
February 24, 2013 - It’s not easy being the little guy standing among the giants, but Ian Stevens and Execulink Telecom are finding their own way.
In an industry where customers want their services to work all day, every day, the expectations are high.
Read the full article from the London Free Press
Execulink Telecom Launches New Mobility Service
January 8, 2013 - Execulink Telecom, one of Ontario's leading independent telephone companies, has recently launched a new mobility service.
Click here to read the press release
Lemko Provides MVNO Wireless to Canada's Execulink Telecom
Read the full article from Mediacaster Magazine.
