A #CommunityISP committed to affordable internet & #DigitalEquity since '92. All our plans have unlimited usage, speeds up to 1Gbps. Award-winning HelpDesk!
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29 May 2025
Digital equity in action.
Introducing CommuniFi: Building a free community WiFi network across Ottawa youtu.be/P7Y8cHRaCkc?si=dNhi… via @YouTube
CommuniFi is funded by CIRA and in partnership with Ottawa Community Housing and @hiboonetworks, a subsidiary of @hydroottawa.
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8 Apr 2025
Some members are reporting login issues this morning -- we're currently looking into it. Internet services do not seem to be affected.
In the meantime, you can still access your NCF Zimbra email by typing mail.ncf.ca into your URL.
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8 Apr 2025
Our website login has now been resolved, apologies for any hassles. A weather-related power outage caused some unexpected configuration issues with our servers.
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2 Apr 2025
Update: We have restored DSL connectivity. Apologies for the delays: we take our network uptime seriously & know how important reliable connectivity is.
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2 Apr 2025
If you're still not connected, try power-cycling your modem by unplugging it for 10 seconds and then plugging it back in again, even if you previously tried this without success. If you still have issues, please contact the HelpDesk at 613-721-1773 ext. 0 or support@ncf.ca 2/3
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2 Apr 2025
We continue to look into the source of the issue so we can ensure it doesn't happen again and are also working to restore and improve our network redundancy since completing the data centre move. Thanks for your patience and support.
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2 Apr 2025
Many of our DSL members are currently out of service due to a network issue: apologies. We are looking into it and hope to resolve it as soon as we can. We will keep you posted as we know more.
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2 Apr 2025
In the meantime, please do not reset your modem as this could mean you lose your modem configuration and won't be able to automatically reconnect once the network issue is resolved.
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National Capital FreeNet retweeted
20 Mar 2025
Canuckle #1040: FIBRE 🖥️🛜🏘
Fibre optic internet technology has revolutionized connectivity, and here in Canada, it's also helping bridge the digital divide! In Ottawa, the National Capital FreeNet (@ncfottawa) is making waves with its Community WiFi project, in partnership with our friends at CIRA (@ciranews). By leveraging fibre connections from Hiboo Networks, Ottawa-Gatineau's first municipally owned fibre optic-based telecom provider, this pilot project provides free internet access to underserved communities, supporting thousands of individuals living in Ottawa Community Housing. This initiative complements CIRA's annual Net Good Grants program which provides millions of dollars in funding to community-led projects that address digital challenges in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across Canada. Learn more about the project here: ncf.ca/en/high-speed-interne…
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25 Feb 2025
1/3 93 days ago we started testing our innovative community WiFi service, CommuniFi, at 251 and 255 Donald St.
Today, we're thrilled to share that CommuniFi is exceeding all our wildest expectations. The community has embraced it wholeheartedly!
Tomorrow, join us at @yowcivictech
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25 Feb 2025
2/3 ... and enjoy an inspiring presentation by Shelley Robinson and Andrew Martey-Asare. They'll be sharing our exciting journey and ambitious expansion plans.
📍 Where: Impact Hub Ottawa, 123 Slater St, 7th floor 👉 RSVP: meetu.ps/e/NRdtj/cqz1x/i
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25 Feb 2025
3/3 Get ready to glimpse the future of connected communities in Ottawa! Powered by @ncfottawa @ciranews @OCH_LCO @hiboonetworks
#CivicTech #DigitalEquity #CommunityISP #CommunityNetwork #WiFiisforEveryone
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📶 Big news! The CommuniFI pilot project is officially LIVE, bringing free W-Fi to the common spaces of OCH’s 251 & 255 Donald St. Buildings. This project has been made possible through OCH’s partnership with @ncfottawa, @ciranews and @hiboonetworks. Learn more: lnkd.in/exktswdY
@StephaneOCH_LCO @rawlsonking @tm_kavanagh
#DigitalInclusion #OCHPartners #OCHCares #AffordableHousing
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6 Dec 2024
We're excited to be at the stage of our free Community WiFi Network build where the @OCH_LCO buildings at 251 & 255 Donald have started testing free WiFi in their common spaces! Now we're thinking about other community orgs we can connect within a 2-5km range...
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6 Dec 2024
But why did we pick such a cold day to test the signal range!?
Thanks as always to our community partners: @ciranews for the funding and other support, @OCH_LCO and @hiboonetworks.
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National Capital FreeNet retweeted
13 Nov 2024
Have outdated password advice insisting passwords look like Se2(,QhY!>4rel#6? Do you forget passwords? Are you POA for someone? Learn to use a free password manager. Come out today from 2-4pm (in person or online) @ncfottawa eventbrite.com/e/ncf-digital…
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1 Oct 2024
NCF registered as a not-for-profit on Sept. 29, 1992. We're celebrating 32 years by training new HelpDesk volunteers like Mahad, building a free Community WiFi Network, launching new workshops & fighting to offer the most affordable internet to our members. Busy year ahead!
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