Canada's Interconnection Backbone
Built for scale. Designed for Trust
Founded in 1999, Iristel has spent more than 25 years building and operating a transparent, efficient, and scalable national network. Today, our infrastructure connects over 2,400 Canadian exchanges, making Iristel the largest CLEC coverage provider in the country and a critical interconnection partner within Canada’s telecommunications ecosystem.
A National Network Built for Efficiency and Competition
- ✔️ Strengthening competition
✔️ Promoting consumer choice
✔️Supporting sustainable infrastructure
What We Do
Wholesale & Interconnection
Iristel supports national and global carriers with PSTN interconnection, numbering and regulatory compliance enablement, nationwide routing, and PSTN integration for third-party and cloud-based applications.
Enterprise & Unified Communications
We provide secure, interoperable, and highly reliable connectivity solutions that support modern unified communications, business continuity, and mission-critical operations for Canadian organizations.
Critical Enablement & public safety
Our network enables resilient communications for emergency response and remote operations, including PSTN-integrated NOMAD radio solutions designed for rapid deployment in challenging environments.
Northern & Indigenous Connectivity
Iristel delivers affordable mobile and broadband connectivity to Northern, remote, and Indigenous communities, combining infrastructure investment with a culturally considerate service model. As a recognized Indigenous-led operator, we are committed to advancing digital inclusion, equitable access, and meaningful community development.
Our Role in Canada’s Connectivity Future
Iristel plays a vital role in strengthening Canada’s telecommunications ecosystem by:
- ✔️Promoting competition and consumer choice
✔️Supporting essential national infrastructure
✔️Expanding connectivity in underserved regions
✔️Advancing equitable access across urban, rural, and Northern Canada
