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OPEN-ACCESS FIBER FOR A RESILIENT NORTH

Dark fiber, lit transport, and wavelength services that enable competition, redundancy, and fair pricing across Northern corridors

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Phase 1 is the foundation of a broader plan to extend Indigenous-owned, open-access fiber across the North. Over nine planned phases, KatloTech aims to connect more communities, regional hubs, and future Arctic routes, creating a resilient backbone that is owned and governed from the North.
  • Phased expansion deeper into the Northwest Territories and beyond
  • Focus on connecting Indigenous communities, regional centers, and strategic infrastructure
  • Open-access model to enable multiple ISPs, carriers, and public networks to share capacity

KatloTech Fiber: Northern Fiber Network

An Indigenous-led, 329 km open-access fiber corridor linking High Level, AB to K'atlodeeche First Nation (Hay River, NT). Built for wholesale dark/lit capacity, carrier-grade reliability, and data-center interconnect across the Northwest Territories.

Route & Reach

329 km backbone with open-access handoffs at High Level and KFN/Hay River, expansion-ready toward regional networks and Arctic routes. (In Development)

Service Options

Dark fiber IRUs/leases, lit wavelengths, cross-connects at the IceFox campus, and maintenance SLAs tailored to carrier and enterprise needs.

Capacity & Technology

288-strand single-mode fiber, DWDM-ready (10G/100G/400G). Ciena optical transport and Nokia routing with protected path options and real-time monitoring.

Who We Serve

Carriers, ISPs, mobile operators, Indigenous and public-sector networks, and enterprises needing resilient north–south backhaul and data-center interconnect.

Market Context & Competitive Advantage

Northern Canada currently relies on limited long-haul routes controlled by a small number of incumbents, with few true open-access options. KatloTech Fiber changes this by delivering an Indigenous-led, open-access corridor that:
  • Introduces real wholesale competition on a critical north–south route
  • Provides redundancy and protected paths for carriers, ISPs, and mobile operators
  • Connects directly to IceFox, a sovereign, hydro-powered data center campus on Treaty 8 land
Our Indigenous ownership, Treaty 8 jurisdiction, and focus on open-access wholesale capacity give us a distinct advantage over traditional carriers and single-tenant private networks.

Connected to Sovereign, Hydro-Powered Data Center Capacity

KatloTech Fiber is designed to interconnect directly with the IceFox modular data center campus on Treaty 8 land at K’atl’odeeche First Nation. IceFox will provide:
  • Hydro-powered, cold-climate, AI-ready data center capacity
  • Local data residency and strong data sovereignty protections
  • High-speed interconnects for cloud, AI, and mission-critical workloads
Together, the fiber backbone and IceFox campus create a secure, sovereign alternative to southern and foreign-controlled infrastructure.
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Risk Management & Expansion

KatloTech Fiber is engineered for Northern conditions:
  • 100% underground construction with trenching and HDD to reduce wildfire and weather risk
  • 288-strand capacity with DWDM-ready design for scalable growth
  • Planned expansion in nine phases to extend Indigenous-owned fiber deeper into the Northwest Territories and Arctic corridors
We work with experienced engineering and construction partners to manage environmental, regulatory, and technical risks throughout design and build.

Empowering Indigenous Communities

As an Indigenous-owned company, KatloTech is committed to ensuring that Northern communities are not just customers, but owners and beneficiaries of critical infrastructure. The KatloTech Fiber Project:
  • Creates local jobs in construction, operations, and technical support
  • Builds skills and long-term capacity in Indigenous communities
  • Keeps more of the economic value of connectivity in the North
This is about more than bandwidth—it’s about control over our digital future.

What Our Partners and Investors Say

Our Modular Data Center offers tailored solutions for public safety organizations, government agencies, and enterprises seeking high-security data storage and processing. By combining secure data sovereignty with high-speed connectivity, we deliver robust solutions that meet the critical needs of both the public and private sectors.

Join Us in Building the Future of Northern Connectivity

KatloTech Communications is leading the charge in creating a connected, empowered, and secure Northern Canada. Through innovative technology, sustainable infrastructure, and strong partnerships, we are building a digital future that fosters competition, economic growth, and community empowerment. Join us as we expand our network and drive progress throughout the Northwest Territories.

A Message from Our Founder

“Laying the groundwork for this fiber-optic network is about more than just technology—it’s about empowering our communities and opening up new opportunities for growth and connection. The KatloTech Fiber Project is a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the North. We are committed to making a lasting impact and ensuring that no one is left behind in this digital age.” Lyle Fabian, Founder and CEO of KatloTech Communications Ltd.

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Partner and Investor Endorsements

Our partners and investors share our vision and commitment to innovation and community development. Hear from Noramco and our first investor, Michael Miltenberger, about their faith in our project and its potential to transform the North.

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Message from Partner - Noramco

Vice President of Noramco, Shaine Nobert added that,

“Noramco is committed to supporting innovative projects that drive technological advancement and community development. We are proud to partner with KatloTech Communications Ltd. in this transformative endeavor and look forward to contributing to the success of the Phase 1 fiber optic network project. This initiative will not only enhance connectivity but also promote competition, benefiting consumers with better services and prices.”

Message from Our 1st Investor

Message from Michael Miltenberger, Former MLA, and Project Investor

“I am glad to be part of the KatloTech Fiber Optic project and looking forward to all the opportunities in the north for everyone, with cost of connectivity lowered and open access for communities to compete in the North for the North, in my books is a win for communities in the NWT.” – Michael Miltenberger

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Contact Us Today:

  • Email: info@katlotech.ca

Be part of the change. Join the KatloTech Fiber Project and add your logo to our growing support. Download our Letter of Support and become a part of the future. Stay tuned for more updates and stories about how the KatloTech Fiber Project is making waves in the North. Together, we can turn this vision into reality.

Sample Letter Of Support

Stay tuned for more updates and stories about how the KatloTech Fiber Project is making waves in the North. Together, we can turn this vision into reality.