Firsttel Communications Corporation

Your FIRST link in communications!

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.