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Network & communicationsArrow vs MCSnet.
In Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Fishing Lake (Sputinow) and Whitefish #128 (Goodfish), Arrow brings fibre to the home. MCSnet's coverage reaches these areas by wireless. Checked October 5, 2026.
The short answer.
- Fibre, not wireless. MCSnet's fibre pages name Mallaig, Fort Kent, Cherry Grove, Thorhild and select subdivisions in the MD of Bonnyville, plus 30 more communities by March 2027, but not these three. Without fibre, MCSnet's service is wireless, which needs a clear line of sight to an MCSnet tower. Arrow's fibre comes to your home by cable.
- No contract. Arrow has no contracts. MCSnet's free installation comes with a 2-year contract.
- No data caps. Every Arrow plan is unlimited. MCSnet's plans start at 200 GB, and on its Unlimited plan it may limit traffic if usage is significantly above average.
- Where MCSnet wins: its plans start lower, at $49.95/month, with a data allowance. Arrow fibre starts at $65.
Side by side.
| Compared | Arrow | MCSnet |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Fibre to your home | Wireless: MCSnet's fibre pages don't name these communities |
| Monthly price | $65 to $150 | From $49.95/month |
| Speeds | 50/20 to 500/100 Mbps | Up to 940 Mbps where fibre or GigAir reaches; MCSnet says maximum speed is not guaranteed. |
| Data | Unlimited on every plan | From 200 GB to unlimited, depending on the plan. On Unlimited, MCSnet may limit traffic if usage is significantly above average. |
| Contract | None | Free installation comes with a 2-year contract; MCSnet also offers no-term plans. |
| Installation | $250 + GST, by a local Arrow technician; free in Whitefish #128 (Goodfish) until December 31, 2026 | Free with a 2-year contract |
| Payment | A monthly invoice by email or mail | Pre-authorized payment is required on every package. |
| What it needs | A fibre line to your home | Fixed wireless needs a direct line of sight to a radio on an MCSnet tower, usually within 15 km. |
Checked October 5, 2026, from each company's own website: MCSnet: residential internet · MCSnet: Freedom to Switch (contract terms) · MCSnet: Unlimited Connections Deal (fair use) · MCSnet: fibre projects · MCSnet: 2026 fibre communities (UBF) · MCSnet: Broadband 101 (fixed wireless) · MCSnet: coverage map. Prices and offers change, so check with the provider for your address.
Arrow fibre in these communities.
Plans, prices and sign-up for each one.
Questions.
Does MCSnet have fibre in Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Fishing Lake (Sputinow) and Whitefish #128 (Goodfish)?
MCSnet's fibre pages don't name them (checked October 5, 2026). They name Mallaig, Fort Kent, Cherry Grove, Thorhild and select subdivisions in the MD of Bonnyville, plus 30 more communities by March 2027. Without fibre, MCSnet's service is wireless. Arrow has fibre to the home in all three.
Does Arrow have contracts?
No. Arrow has no contracts on any plan. MCSnet's free installation comes with a 2-year contract; it also offers no-term plans.
Does Arrow have data caps?
No. Every Arrow plan has unlimited data. MCSnet's plans start at 200 GB, and on its Unlimited plan MCSnet may limit traffic if usage is significantly above average.
Is MCSnet cheaper?
MCSnet's plans start at $49.95/month, with a data allowance. Arrow fibre starts at $65/month for 50/20 Mbps with unlimited data and no contract.
Get connected with Arrow
Unlimited data, no contracts and a local team that picks up the phone. Find your community, pick a plan and you're on your way.