FirstTel Communications Corporation

FirstTel Communications Corporation is incorporated under the Laws of the Province of Ontario. The principal owners are the Wikwemikong Development Commission (WDC), and the operations of the company are overseen by the Board of Directors of WDC. The primary business objective is to provide a branded alternative telecommunications service, driven by local and long distance telephone service to all residents of the Wikwemikong Reserve, Manitoulin Island, and other First Nation Communities in Ontario. Our brand is FirstTel, and our service has amalgamated with WikyTV5 in providing broadcasting services through a service delivery agreement. FirstTel will work closely with Wikwemikong Development Commission to assist in WDC’s mission to advance the interests of the band members in economic development, self-reliance and quality of life and to strive to provide maximum satisfaction to all its customers, suppliers and business associates. FirstTel will use an existing network of partnerships to facilitate the distribution of its services to include communications and broadcasting that will allow FirstTel to provide a seamless integrated service throughout the island. Since its incorporation in 2003, FirstTel has become the leading edge in cost-effective telecommunications and is developing the broadband telecommunications and will facilitate growth and improve the competitiveness of both existing services. Our Mission is to enhance the pursuit of self- reliance, self-governance, and self-determination of the Wikwemikong Reserve and other First Nation Communities through the successful implementation of a branded alternative telecommunications services that increases the opportunities for wealth, opportunity and quality of Life. FirstTel is your First link in communications. FirstTel partnered and secured marketing dollars with Waubetek for increased visibility and branding of its products and services. The company will be securing additional dollars from other sources to expand the production and delivery of its broadcasting services and will provide an opportunity for the Graphic Media Strategist to move the business forward.