Worldline Cable Bundle Customers: Check your plugs!

Those pesky power adapters! They all look alike! Some of our Worldline Cable Bundle customers have been complaining about their Wireless Internet not working as well as it should. Diagnostics from our end show that everything should be working fine, yet the complaints have continued. After having received some modems returned to us, we’ve figured out why. They were returned with the wrong adapters.

With every cable bundle there are two power adapters. One for the modem with the wireless router and another for the ATA, which provides our digital phone service.

Though they look similar, and can plug into both the modem and the ATA, they are not same with different amperages.

Meaning, if you plug the wrong one into the wrong thing, things won’t work as they should.

Of course, it’s an easy fix. Just switch them up.

The Cable Modem Adapter can be identified as follows: Leader Electronics Inc. Please note the output is 12.0V / 1.5A on the Cable Modem adapter and labeling is on the back.

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The ATA Adapter can be identified as follows: Mass Power and the labeling is on the Plug side. Please note the output is 12.0V /.5A on the ATA adapter.

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So – if you are a Cable Bundle customer having some wireless issues, give the old plug switcheroo a try and see what happens. If you are still having issues, please call us at 611 anytime and we’ll help you out.

 

CRTC Broadband report: Where we rank in the world

CRTCEvery year the CRTC issues an “us vs. them” report on the telecom industry. They averaged what Canadians are charged for their Internet compared to the rest of the world. How did we come out?

Well, some good, some bad, but what blew us away was, holy cow! Are a lot of Canadians paying too much for their Internet or what!

Here’s a quick summary: The CRTC Broadband report breaks the data down to four broadband Internet categories based on download speed.

  • Level 1 –  3 Mbps or less
  • Level 2 – 4 to 15 Mbps
  • Level 3 – 16 to 40 Mbps
  • Level 4 – over 40 Mbps.

On average Canadians in 2013 a saw in increase of broadband Internet prices of 29%, 8%, 5% and 4%, respectively. Why Level 1 prices increased so much is because so few providers even offer services at or below 3 Mbps. Worldline doesn’t. If someone qualifies below 6 Mbps we don’t sign them up simply because they will think their Internet sucks, and they’d be correct.

Internationally how did we do? The CRTC reports that Canadian broadband Internet service prices generally compare favourably with the other surveyed countries  – but it depends what service you have.

Lower-speed Level 1 and 2 broadband service were pretty good. However, in the case of the average higher-speed Level 3 and Level 4 baskets, Canadian prices are higher than those in the surveyed countries included in the study, with the exception of the U.S. – who are getting robbed even worse than we are:

CRTC Broadband report

How does Worldline compare?

wl_save_internetWe don’t offer Level 1, but our level 2 service isn’t $55.10 with a 20GB/month data cap. Our Level 2 DSL service is $29.95, and it’s unlimited. Our level 3 isn’t $68.60 with a 50Gb/month cap. It’s $39.95, and it’s also unlimited. Level 4 averages $86.46 with a 75Gb/month cap across Canada. Worldline’s 50 Mbps DSL is unlimited and is $59.95/month. That’s a $360/year savings not even including what these folks are getting dinged for their data.

And remember, those inflated prices are just the averages that have been brought down by providers like Worldline. Canadians are paying too much for their Internet, and they simply don’t have to.

That’s what Worldline is all about. Wish the CRTC would do a report on that!

We’re Hiring: Residential Service Delivery Project Coordinator

summer-2014-dsl-promoWorldline is having BIG problems right now… but we brought it on ourselves. It’s all our fault, and now we have to deal with it. Because of the awesome products and service we’re offering at our ridiculously low prices, (blame our Superhero Summer Savings), we’re setting sales record after sales record. Obviously it’s a great problem to have, however we’re growing so fast, we don’t have enough people to handle the volume in a regular working day. Our service delivery team are awesome, but even they have to go home on occasion and that’s why we’re looking for a new:

Residential Service Delivery Project Coordinator

Our Company

We are one of Canada’s fastest growing telecommunications companies and one of Waterloo Region’s emerging start-up success stories! Our rapid success has been leveraged by a marriage of established legacy systems with emerging internet protocol based technologies. This success has translated into growth and many new career opportunities and therefore we are looking for talented people to join our team!

We offer a high energy, professional yet casual work environment with the opportunity to make a difference everyday. It’s an environment where everyone’s contribution is valued and rewarded. We take pride in our ability to have fun and celebrate our successes together. In return, we are looking for people who are creative and passionate about their work. Successful employees have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for technology. If we are describing you, then consider becoming a part of the Fibernetics team!

The Role:

The Service Delivery Project Coordinator is responsible for working closely with the other members of the Service Delivery  Team.  This role plays a key part in ensuring successful installations of our residential customers’ telecommunication services and requires excellent customer service and negotiation skills.  This role will also be responsible for the proactive identification of missing notifications, due dates, and or missed customer expectations and the rescheduling of confirmed dates where required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure confirmation of installation dates with customers
  • Rescheduling of installation dates as required
  • Effectively interact with all levels of employees within Fibernetics
  • Participate in documentation of Departmental Process and Procedures as required
  • Participate in meetings as assigned
  • Develop good working relationships with Suppliers
  • Direct customer communication as required
  • Other duties and projects as assigned

Essential Knowledge and Skills

  • Bilingual in both oral and written English and/or Hindi an asset
  • Excellent internal and external oral communication skills at all organizational levels
  • Excellent written communication including the ability to write clear and professional reports, process and procedures
  • Self-motivated and results oriented
  • Able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines
  • Extremely professional with excellent interpersonal, relationship, and communication skills
  • Ability to propel and maintain cross functional resources and relationships with internal and external customers

Go you want to join one of the fastest growing companies in Canada? To apply please forward your resume and cover letter to:  careers@fibernetics.ca

Greatest…Comment…Ever….

I'mInWe introduced “I’m in!”, our new cultural initiative, last month because we wanted to define exactly what we as a company are all about: providing awesome service at a fair price – like say, our Unlimited High Speed Internet starting at just $29.95/month – and treating our customers exactly how we want to be treated ourselves.

For us to go from a pretty great to a totally great company we need to collectively bump it up a notch. That’s what being “In” is all about. Working together to improve our customers’ experience each and every day to the point where Canadians will look nowhere else for their telecom services.

What we didn’t realize was the Worldline, NEWT and Fibernetics folks weren’t the only ones looking to be “In”…

Like this nice lady named Roxanne who commented on the “I’m In” blog post:

Submitted on 2014/07/08 at 2:21 pm

hi! I have been researching isp and voip companies since buying and learning how to use my first pc. As an “old schooler” with a 12yr old it has been quite the journey!

My son has been frustrated by my digging around websites, but how else to find out if your hard earned dollars are going to a company you respect? I am so disappointed in BELL, I joined up with a lovely offer 3yrs ago (about $45.00/mo.) and it has been a nightmare ever since. My contract expires July 31,2014, and that bill will be about $173.00!

Plus, I have to give 30 days notice-just so they can get their final bite of me I guess, and it will have gone up again in price, I am sure….So I was THRILLED to find your site and your blog and wish you all the best as you and your staff continue to bring HAPPINESS to your customers, and ultimately, it would be awesome, to the WHOLE WORLD! Well, we can all dream, right?

As soon as I can figure out how to best escape BELL’S CASHSUCKING EMBRACE, I am switching over to WORLDLINE for internet service, and kicking BELL’S T.V . , Telephone and Internet TO THE CURB!!….Wait up, Worldline, I’m on my way!!!…

So cool. And can I just say that “BELL’S CASHSUCKING EMBRACE” would be an excellent band name. Thanks Roxanne. We’ll hook you up.

TriGator For Kids: A follow-up

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This year we sponsored a local triathlon for kids called TriGator For Kids. Held in Elmira, Ontario, every June it attracts hundreds of area children to participate in a massive swim-bike-run race.

This year’s event was bigger than ever, and here’s the wrap-up email from race director Paul Helsby:

It’s hard to believe its been three weeks since TriGator.  I usually try to get a wrap up email out earlier so sorry for the delay. We appreciate all the great emails from those involved in the event. They inspire the organizing committee to devote the time needed to organize this event.

Thanks for the amazing sponsor support we received from the many great companies in our region, including our presenting sponsor Manulife and corporate sponsors Canadian Tire and Fibernetics.  They, along with many other great companies in our region are the backbone to our event. Please take a minute to look at all our sponsors on our website. If you want to become a sponsor for next year’s race, please send me an email.

A special thanks goes out to the over 220 volunteers who took time out of their schedules to make sure the event went smoothly. So many parents comment on how wonderful and supportive they all were. As our event grows, the need for volunteers is a critical part of our success.

Kids helping Kids

We had a record fundraising campaign this year and we would like to thank all participants and parents for their efforts. Once the final numbers are tabulated, the top fundraisers will be contacted to pick up your thank you gift.

Lastly I’d like to thank the organizing committee for once again putting a great event together. Over the last five years, we have created a wonderful annual event that many look forward to.  We are very proud of what we have done and are enthusiastic for next year (after a little break!!!)

Have a great and safe summer.

Paul Helsby

Race Director
TriGator for kids
www.trigator4kids.com

If you are interested in next year’s TriGator event, visit the TriGator website and sign up for their email.