NEW NORTH NETWORKS LTD.

What NEW NORTH NETWORKS LTD. does

New North Networks Ltd. is a locally-owned telecommunications provider headquartered at 74 Firth Street, Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada. Founded in 1990 by Tom Zubko, who continues to serve as President and Founder, the company has operated as the sole hometown provider of high-speed internet and digital cable television services in Inuvik and the broader Beaufort Delta region for over 34 years. Its service territory covers a remote Arctic population base of approximately 6,000–7,000 residents across Northwest Territories communities, where infrastructure competition is structurally limited by the prohibitive cost of deploying alternative cable networks.

The company's core technology stack centers on DOCSIS 3.1 Remote PHY architecture deployed in November 2020 in partnership with RocNet Supply, Casa Systems (Virtual CCAP platform), and Vecima Networks (Video and Remote PHY). This infrastructure supports multi-gigabit capability up to 10 Gbps, although current commercial offerings are positioned at 200 Mbps (Turbo 200) and 400 Mbps (Hyper 400 Unlimited) tiers. The product portfolio comprises three core lines: high-speed residential and business internet (subscription-based, $112–$218/month tiers), digital cable television with hundreds of HD channels, and radio communications equipment sales, leasing, and repairs for land, air, and marine use. Ancillary offerings include televised bingo events on Channel 22 (with prize pools up to $100,000 supporting local charities), a sponsored radio show on CKLB 101.9 FM, free community advertising on Channel 4, and cellular service facilitation through an Ice Wireless partnership.

The business model is primarily subscription-recurring, anchored by monthly internet and cable TV contracts, supplemented by hardware sales/leasing for radio communications and advertising revenue. Go-to-market is sales-led and community-driven: customers are reached through direct sales at the Inuvik office, community event sponsorships, word-of-mouth referrals within the tight-knit northern community, and grassroots marketing including Facebook presence and TV ads featuring local residents. The company does not disclose revenue, headcount, or external funding and operates as an independent private business under founder control.

Name

NEW NORTH NETWORKS LTD.

Legal name

New North Networks Ltd.

Website

https://newnorth.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

New North Networks Ltd. is a privately-held ISP and digital cable television provider serving Inuvik and the Beaufort Delta region of Northwest Territories, Canada since 1990, operating DOCSIS 3.1 infrastructure to deliver internet, TV, and radio communications services to residential and business customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Service Provider (Cable Broadband & Digital TV)

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Internet ISPs (HFC Retail Providers) (HDAIADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Basic Cable Networks (MPABAFAC)

Keywords

• Cable broadband internet
• Digital cable television
• Internet service provider
• Radio communications equipment
• High-speed internet plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Inuvik

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Internet Subscription Services: Monthly subscription-based high-speed internet services offered at multiple tier levels (Turbo 200 at $112/month, Hyper 400 Unlimited at $218/month) providing recurring revenue from residential and business customers in Inuvik and surrounding Beaufort Delta region
2. Digital Cable Television: Digital cable television packages with hundreds of HD channels, including basic package with APTN Languages Channel 42, offered as monthly subscription service
3. Radio Communications Equipment: Sales and leasing of radio communications equipment including land, air, and marine communication products, along with repair services
4. Television Advertising: Free community channel advertising on Channel 4, offering local businesses and organizations promotional airtime on the Inuvik Community Channel

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

New North Networks is a locally-owned internet and digital cable television provider serving Inuvik and the Beaufort Delta region of Northwest Territories, Canada. The company delivers high-speed cable broadband internet (current commercial tiers: Turbo 200 at 200 Mbps and Hyper 400 Unlimited at 400 Mbps), digital cable TV with hundreds of HD channels, and radio communications equipment sales, leasing and repairs for land, air, and marine use. Internet is delivered over DOCSIS 3.1 Remote PHY infrastructure with multi-gigabit capability, supported by the Mackenzie Valley Fibre Line backhaul.

Product overview

New North Networks is a locally-owned telecommunications provider serving Inuvik and the Beaufort Delta region since 1990. The company offers a unified portfolio of connectivity and entertainment services centered on three core products: high-speed internet (delivered via DOCSIS 3.1 cable infrastructure), digital cable television, and radio communications equipment. Internet offerings include speed-tiered plans ranging from 200 Mbps (Turbo 200 at $112/month) to 400 Mbps unlimited (Hyper 400 Unlimited at $218/month). Digital TV provides hundreds of HD channels including specialized offerings like APTN Languages (Channel 42) in 18 Indigenous languages. Radio services encompass sales, leasing, repairs, and custom orders for land, air, and marine communications. The company also operates community engagement initiatives including televised bingo events on Channel 22 and sponsorship of the Friday Night with TLG radio show on CKLB 101.9 FM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Turbo 200: Internet plan offering 200 Mbps download speeds for $112/month.
• Hyper 400 Unlimited

Products and services

• Internet Services High-speed residential and business internet connectivity delivered via cable infrastructure using DOCSIS 3.1 Remote PHY technology. Offered at multiple speed tiers (Turbo 200 at 200 Mbps and Hyper 400 Unlimited at 400 Mbps with unlimited data) for streaming, gaming, remote work, and everyday household use.
• Digital Cable TV High-definition digital television service offering hundreds of channels (sports, movies, news, entertainment), including the APTN Languages Channel 42 broadcast in 18 Indigenous languages at no extra cost. Delivered via upgraded digital set-top boxes with Bluetooth remotes and access to apps such as YouTube and Spotify.
• Radio Communications

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 34 years of continuous service to the Beaufort Delta community
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RocNet SupplycoreTechnology or Integration · 16 November 2020Partnership with industry leader RocNet Supply to deploy DOCSIS 3.1 Remote PHY technology for next-generation multi-gigabit internet capabilities in Inuvik. This technology partnership enables New North Networks to deliver download speeds up to 10 Gbps.
• Casa SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 16 November 2020Casa Systems provides the Virtual CCAP (Converged Cable Access Platform) technology enabling the multi-gigabit DOCSIS 3.1 upgrade for Inuvik's network infrastructure.
• Vecima NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 16 November 2020Vecima Networks provides the Video and Remote PHY architecture as part of the next-generation network upgrade, enabling scalable multi-gigabit connectivity for New North Networks customers.
• Beaufort Delta Education CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2020Partnership during COVID-19 pandemic to provide free home internet to low-income students for distance learning. BDEC purchased modems while New North Networks provided free internet service to affected households.
• Ice WirelessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitation of cellular services through Ice Wireless partnership, extending communications offerings beyond internet and cable to include mobile connectivity options for customers.
• Big North MediaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInuvik-based media company that produced photos, graphic design, and media production for New North Networks' local marketing campaign featuring community members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TBayTel: Municipal telecommunications provider serving Thunder Bay and northern Ontario with internet, TV, mobile, and landline services. Comparable as a community-owned/regional Canadian ISP with bundled connectivity and entertainment offerings in a northern market.
• Novus Entertainment: Independent Canadian cable and internet operator serving Metro Vancouver with HFC and fiber connectivity plus TV. Comparable as a non-major Canadian HFC ISP offering internet and digital TV bundles to residential and business customers.
• CityWest Communications Corp: Small Canadian cable, internet, and telephone operator serving communities in northern British Columbia. Closest comparable to New North as a community-focused regional HFC/cable ISP with bundled TV and internet offerings and similar scale.
• Westman Communications Group: Member-owned communications cooperative providing internet, TV, and phone services across rural southwestern Manitoba. Comparable business model as a small Canadian HFC/cable ISP serving geographically dispersed rural subscribers with bundled services.
• Cable Cable Inc. Independent cable and internet provider serving communities in the Greater Toronto Area. Comparable as a small Canadian cable ISP delivering internet, digital TV, and home phone over HFC infrastructure to residential subscribers.

Regional players

• Ice Wireless: Regional mobile and home internet operator serving northern and remote Canadian communities including parts of the Northwest Territories. Direct partnership counterparty with New North, offering complementary cellular services in overlapping northern geographies.

Emerging players

• SSi Micro Ltd. Northern Canadian communications provider offering fixed wireless, satellite, and mobile services across remote communities and northern regions. Comparable as a connectivity provider targeting remote northern Canadian communities similar to Inuvik.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NewNorthNetworks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-north-networks-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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