Building Northern Alberta’s Fiber Backbone
ROHL Gateway Fiber was born from a bold vision: to connect northern Canada with a resilient, high-capacity fiber backbone. In 2000, we deployed 24 strands along the Edmonton–Fort St. John corridor, laying the foundation for what would become a key piece of Canada’s digital infrastructure. Today, this route not only supports northern Canada but also serves as a vital link between Alaska and the continental U.S., delivering a 99.9% uptime.
ROHL Expands Fiber North for Carriers, ISPs, & 5G
As demand for broadband surged during the pandemic, digital inequity across northern Canada became impossible to ignore. ROHL responded with critical infrastructure investment:
- 595 km fiber expansion north to High Level completed in 2022
- High-capacity, diverse routes that improve reliability and reduce costs for carriers and ISPs
- Geographic and geological diversity that enhances resilience across challenging terrain
To further elevate performance, ROHL partnered with Ciena Networks to launch a new wavelength platform:
- Ciena 6500 system enables scalable service from 10 Gbps to 400 Gbps
- Supports long-haul, mid-mile, 5G mobility, WISPs, and air-gapped OTN
- Built for flexibility, speed, and secure delivery in remote and mission-critical applications
Built for the Future: ROHL’s Strategic Overbuild for Sovereign Connectivity
In 2025, ROHL is once again expanding the edge of Canada’s digital infrastructure by overbuilding our existing fiber network to deliver ultra low-latency, high-capacity pathways stretching all the way to the Arctic Ocean.
This next-generation build is purpose-built to support:
- AI and Hyperscale workloads entering the north
- LEO and GEO satellite ground networks
- Space agencies and sovereign data initiatives
- Remote energy, mining, and resource operations
Connecting Communities
ROHL Gateway Fiber combines local insight with national reach to deliver seamless, end-to-end results. Partnering with carriers, ISPs, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. Our backhaul solutions provides reliable, high-capacity broadband networks that connect people, businesses, and opportunities.
Rick Denis
Director, Network ServicesRick brings more than 40 years of telecom expertise to the ROHL team, where he has spent the past 19 years leading the design and deployment of major network infrastructure projects. He was the lead designer behind ROHL’s 1,200 km fiber-optic backbone from Edmonton to Fort St. John and Valleyview to High Level. Over his career, Rick has led the design, planning, and implementation of more than 2,000 km of fiber-optic builds and continues to oversee the maintenance and optimization of client networks. He has played a major role in delivering 25 First Nation FTTH projects, collectively connecting more than 4,500 homes in just five years. Rick’s technical expertise and long-standing commitment to reliable connectivity make him a cornerstone of ROHL’s network services team.
Brandon Dombroski
Strategic Account DirectorAs Strategic Account Director at ROHL Global Networks, Brandon establishes partnerships to expand and extend networks across North America.
With over 22 years in telecom, he combines technical expertise, business development, and leadership to deliver long term value for stakeholders.
Emma Wylie
Manager, Business DevelopmentEmma has been part of the ROHL team for nearly five years, working with carriers, ISPs, and satellite providers to deliver tailored connectivity solutions. She knows every client’s needs are unique and that effective planning, communication, and execution are critical to long-term network success. With a strong understanding of today’s digital challenges and a commitment to service and reliability, Emma helps clients implement scalable, future-ready network solutions that support their growth and keep them connected.