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Iristel Achieves Full Coverage Across All Local Interconnection Regions in British Columbia and Alberta

Article content Iristel remains the only CLEC with national reach in all 10 provinces and 3 territories Article content Article content MARKHAM, Ontario — Iristel, Canada's largest independent Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC), proudly announces the completion of full coverage across all Local Interconnection Regions (LIRs) in British Columbia and Alberta. This milestone cements Iristel's position as the only CLEC with infrastructure spanning all 10 provinces and 3 territories, operating as both a CLEC Type I and a Mobile Network Operator (MNO). Article content Iristel now covers every LIR in BC & Alberta—cementing its status as the only CLEC with nationwide reach across all provinces & territories. Enjoy unmatched coverage, rapid LNP, and full regulatory compliance. Article content ' This expansion reinforces our mission to offer end-to-end telecom infrastructure solutions across Canada,' said Samer Bishay, President and CEO of Iristel. 'It's not just about connectivity—it's about empowering our carrier partners with faster provisioning, unmatched geographic reach, and regulatory peace of mind.' Article content Key Highlights: Article content Complete LIR Coverage in BC and Alberta: Iristel now offers comprehensive DID access and porting capabilities across every interconnection region in these two key provinces. Over 2,000 Rate Centres Nationwide: Iristel remains the largest CLEC in terms of geographic footprint and local availability. Only CLEC Active in All 3 Arctic Territories: As a licensed telecom MNO and CLEC, Iristel uniquely serves Canada's Arctic North while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Fastest LNP Processing in Canada: Iristel has recently launched a fully automated Local Number Portability (LNP) system for both inbound and outbound ports, reducing wait times and giving our partners a competitive edge. Infrastructure-as-a-Service Leader: Iristel continues to enable global and U.S.-based carriers with turn-key infrastructure offerings, including DID provisioning, porting, and wireless/wireline compliance across Canada. Article content From large enterprise to innovative cloud providers and international telecoms, Iristel's expanded network empowers partners to scale with speed and certainty—without the burden of managing local regulatory frameworks. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content