Iristel, Canada’s largest independent Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC), announced the completion of full coverage across all Local Interconnection Regions (LIRs) in British Columbia and Alberta. This milestone cements Iristel’s position as the only CLEC with infrastructure spanning all 10 provinces and 3 territories, operating as both a CLEC Type I and a Mobile Network Operator (MNO).
Iristel now covers every LIR in BC & Alberta—cementing its status as the only CLEC with nationwide reach across all provinces & territories. Enjoy unmatched coverage, rapid LNP, and full regulatory compliance.
“This expansion reinforces our mission to offer end-to-end telecom infrastructure solutions across Canada,” said Samer Bishay, President and CEO of Iristel. “It’s not just about connectivity—it’s about empowering our carrier partners with faster provisioning, unmatched geographic reach, and regulatory peace of mind.”
Key Highlights:
Complete LIR Coverage in BC and Alberta: Iristel now offers comprehensive DID access and porting capabilities across every interconnection region in these two key provinces.
Over 2,000 Rate Centres Nationwide: Iristel remains the largest CLEC in terms of geographic footprint and local availability.
Only CLEC Active in All 3 Arctic Territories: As a licensed telecom MNO and CLEC, Iristel uniquely serves Canada’s Arctic North while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Fastest LNP Processing in Canada: Iristel has recently launched a fully automated Local Number Portability (LNP) system for both inbound and outbound ports, reducing wait times and giving our partners a competitive edge.
Infrastructure-as-a-Service Leader: Iristel continues to enable global and U.S.-based carriers with turn-key infrastructure offerings, including DID provisioning, porting, and wireless/wireline compliance across Canada.
From large enterprise to innovative cloud providers and international telecoms, Iristel’s expanded network empowers partners to scale with speed and certainty—without the burden of managing local regulatory frameworks.
Founded in 1999, Iristel is Canada’s fastest-growing telecom carrier, delivering advanced voice, data, and cloud solutions to businesses and service providers worldwide. With a focus on innovation, resilience, and nationwide reach, Iristel provides the backbone infrastructure that powers next-generation connectivity.
