September 2020

Two Economic Futures for Rural Canada (And How to Ensure the Best One)

We’ve dedicated a lot of blog space recently to the cause of expanding access to fast, reliable internet to all rural Canadians. But we haven’t spent as much time talking about how to ensure everyone can actually adopt a high-quality internet service once it’s available—namely, by ensuring affordability. While universal access is an important goal,… Read More»

Joe Hickey, President and CEO of ROCK Networks Named One of Atlantic Business Magazines Top 50 CEO’s

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, September 16, 2020 – Joe Hickey, President and CEO of ROCK Networks, named one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEO’s. While the Top 50 CEO awards are typically presented at a formal red-carpet reception, dinner and awards gala, this year Mr. Hickey accepted his award with a virtual celebration held Tuesday,… Read More»

Nova Communications, A Division of ROCK Networks, Begins Phase 1 Construction of Pictou County’s Community Broadband Network

OTTAWA, August 31, 2020 – Nova Communications, a division of ROCK Networks (Nova/ROCK), a wireless voice and data company, is set to begin phase one construction of The Municipality of Pictou County’s (MOPC) rural internet project. “COVID-19 has brought the digital divide to the forefront, now more than ever, all communities must have reliable and… Read More»