Seaside High-Speed
Update -  October 4th, 2009

Community Information Sessions
 
October 8th
Rocky Bay Hall
751 Rocky Bay Road
Rocky Bay
Southern Richmond
7:00pm
 
October 14th
Sylvan Hall
1585 Highway 7
Lochaber
Southwestern Antigonish
& North Central Guysborough
7:00pm
 
October 15th
Frenchvale Fire Hall
756 Frenchvale Road
Balls Creek
Western Cape Breton
7:00pm
 
October 21st
Tidnish Crossroads & Area Community Centre
4358 Route 366
Tidnish Crossroads
Northwestern Cumberland 
7:00pm
 
October 22nd
Pugwash Village Commission
124 Water Street Pugwash
North Central Cumberland
7:00pm
 
October 29th
Malagash Community Hall
1926 North Shore Road
Northeastern Cumberland
& Northwestern Colchester
7:00pm
 

FAQs

Q: How will I know when service will be available in my community?

A: Regularly check the Seaside website to find out when service is available in your area. We encourage you to complete our online form to have your contact information added to our list, so we can advise you when service becomes available in your community. If you do not have Internet access, you can contact the Seaside Customer Service Centre at 1 888 965 5511 to have your contact information added to our waiting list.

 

Q: How much faster is Seaside High-Speed Internet than dial-up?

A: Our wireless service is up to 25 times faster than dial-up, and offers speeds up to 1.5 mbps (megabits per second), and upload speeds up to 512 kbps (kilobits per second).

 

Q: Is wireless Internet completely wire free?

A: All wireless systems have to connect to a cable at some point. Our wireless service is only "wireless" from the tower or pole-mounted transmitter to the antenna on your home. We use a cable to connect your antenna to the power supply that plugs into your computer.

 

Q: Will I be able to connect more than one computer to wireless Internet?
A: Yes, if you purchase a router, and set it up with the directions given to you by the manufacturer, more than one computer can connect to wireless Internet at the same time. If you have any trouble or difficulty hooking up a router, we suggest contacting the manufacturer's technical support.

 

Q: Will I have to pay the installers at the door?

A: No, we will mail your first monthly invoice within a week of your installation based on the package you choose for your home. We generate all invoices for the month in advance. Invoices are due upon receipt of your bill.

 

Check the FAQ section of our website for more information.

 
 

Costs and Contract Options

Our monthly service cost is $44.95 plus tax. You have a choice of contract periods. Click here for more information.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Seaside in the Community

Seaside just completed its 12th Community Information Session since early Fall. Many more are planned across our nine counties in the next months. These meetings are designed to provide local residents with up-to-date information on network development progress in their area. We encourage you to attend with friends and neighbours, and hear first-hand when your community will receive Seaside High-Speed Internet. Check our website calendar for the most current information.

County by County Update

 
Antigonish: Seaside's construction crews have been focussing on southwest Antigonish for the past little while. We have successfully planted three poles in the Lochaber area and will soon have the permitting completed for a fourth. From here, we will install our equipment and request a power installation from Nova Scotia Power. Seaside will be hosting a community meeting at the Sylvan Hall in Lochaber on Wednesday Night October 14th at 7:00pm. All are welcome.
 
Click here for a complete list of Antigonish County communities now served.
 
Cape Breton: Service is now available to the communities of Catalone, Catalone Gut, Homeville, Mira Gut, New Boston Road, and  Round Island. Give us a call; we want you online! Attendance at our Community Information Sessions in Cape Breton County has been great. We hope to bring many communities on line in the next six weeks. Stay tuned, as we will have updates soon.
 
Click here for a complete list of Cape Breton County communities now served. 

 

Colchester:  We expect to provide service to an additional 23 communities in the coming weeks. Check the website to see just how many communities Seaside now serves in Colchester. Seaside representatives attended a Colchester County Council meeting on Thursday, September 24th, to inform councillors about the situation surrounding signal interference and cooperation among all the Internet service providers in the region.

 

Click here for a complete list of Colchester County communities now served.
 
Cumberland: Installations have steadily rolled out across Cumberland County in recent weeks as a result of the work that has been completed to bring our existing network up to new levels of service. Seaside is planning two community information sessions in the area to explain all of the completed work, and to address any questions from Cumberland residents.

 

Click here for a complete list of Cumberland County communities now served.
 
Guysborough: 
Seaside service has been up and running for some time now in Guysborough County. With a successful launch in St. Mary's two months ago, we are continuing to install new customers daily. We will continue to monitor the network. We look forward to completing our work in the New Chester area shortly.

 

Click here for a complete list of Guysborough County communities now served.
 
Inverness: The communities of Western Inverness can expect service very soon. The weather has been cooperating, so Seaside has been able to complete the installation of our equipment on 11 structures in Inverness. Many of these structures are only waiting for power. Get excited Inverness; the next newsletter could bring some much-anticipated news.

 

Click here for a complete list of Inverness County communities now served.   
 

Pictou: Seaside hosted a community meeting on September 17th at the Lyons Brook Community Hall. We updated northern shore residents on when our four structures in this area will be ready to serve. We enjoyed the chance to meet face-to-face, and answer any questions the audience had. The equipment is now mounted on three new structures, and we only await permanent power supply. We should have some very exciting news for Pictou County to report in the next newsletter.

 

Click here for a complete list of Pictou County communities now served.

 

Richmond: Richmond County has been abuzz with Seaside activity. We recently added equipment to our Kempt Road structure to ensure your service levels are stable and reliable. Watch for details on developments in Richmond County in upcoming newsletters.

 

Click here for a complete list of Richmond County communities now served. 

 

Victoria: We are pleased to announce that Meadow, Tarbot, and Tarbotvale are now served, so please call us to book an installation appointment. Visit the C@P Sites in Bay St. Lawrence and St. Ann's to learn more about Seaside High-Speed Internet. Get online, place your order, and say goodbye to dial-up!

 

Click here for a complete list of Victoria County communities now served.

 
We are proud to be working to bring you a robust and reliable service.
 

 
 
Your Seaside High-Speed Internet Team