Moby is expanding its footprint in Alberta’s telecommunications market, the Canadian company announced this month.
The Calgary-based Internet, phone, and cable service provider revealed that it has been quietly raising capital to fuel expansion in the province.
The independent Moby is unique in that it does not re-sell internet services from legacy telecom companies such as Telus and Rogers.
“We know that customers are frustrated about rising prices and feel trapped by a lack of choice in the market,” says chief executive officer Boaz Shilmover.
With its sperm whale mascot, Moby brings fibre connectivity to residential and commercial buildings throughout Calgary and Edmonton. The company currently powers internet for local entities including Neo Financial and the Calgary Petroleum Club.
“We’ve been quiet, but we’re getting a little louder because we’re proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish over the last 10 years,” says Shilmover.
Founded in 2015 by Nick Brewer, Moby is now in “growth mode” as the company doubles down on verticals such as residential condos, enterprise businesses, hotel chains, and seniors facilities.
“As you can imagine, building a fibre network takes a massive amount of capital and we’re extremely grateful to the investors who’ve backed us and believed in us,” Shilmover said.
Ultimately, Moby wants to expand beyond Alberta and power Internet services across the country.
“Our north star is to be a national telecom,” says Shilmover.
The company also promises better customer support than bigger corporations who often outsource their lines.
“All of our customers, both business and residential, know if they have a problem, someone local will pick up the phone and be there the same day,” claims Leanne Williams, Moby’s Director of Marketing, adding that “they won’t be on hold for hours.”
Telecom rival TELUS recently revealed an investment of $13 billion over the next five years to expand and enhance its network infrastructure and operations across Alberta. Now through 2029, TELUS is deploying various upgrades across the province, including “targeted enhancements” to 5G and LTE services at 69 sites across Alberta in 2025.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith commented on the news, describing the investment from TELUS as “a significant boost to our province’s technological infrastructure and economic landscape.”
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