5/14/2012 - ABC Communications wants to send a family of four for a weekend get-a-way to Barkerville!!! ABC put together a Good Ol' give-a-way that includes... $100 gas card, 2 night stay, weekend family passes, stagecoach ride, gold panning, theatre tickets, $100 food voucher and a souvenir progam. Full contest details are available in-store. Visit ABC in Prince George at Pine Centre Mall or at 248 Reid St. in Quesnel for that Good Ol' time customer service! Is your cell phone a blast from the past? The TELUS Trade in Program is now on!!! Bring in your old devise and get a store credit *see store for details, promotion ends May 21. Plus MEMORY cards are on 25% off until July 31! Don't forget to visit Barkerville this summer for that Good Ol' Day experience!
4/20/2012 - What is ABC One Link? ABC One Link is one internet device that takes multiple internet connections of any type and bonds them together. This means you can increase the speed of your connection as well as improve the reliability of your connection.
4/13/2012 - Spring into ABC and TELUS and find something for the whole family!
Pick from a BUNCH of GREAT products like...Smartphones, Optik TV, Satellite TV, Smarthubs, Prepaid Phones, Internet Keys and Accessories. FREE flower with any new activation. Bring your MOM into ABC for Mother's Day and we will give her a FREE flower... Quesnel (248 Reid St.) on Saturday, May 12 and in Prince George (Pine Centre Mall) on Sunday, May 13. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY FROM ABC COMMUNICATIONS! Don't forget to stop by and visit ABC at the Prince George Home Show April 27, 28 and 29! We are in Kin 1, booth #107. Enter to win a ABC Swag bag (valued at $200.00), live demo's, give-a-ways... Something for the whole family!!! See you at the Home Show!!!
4/1/2012 - Now until the end of September 2012 when you like ABC on Facebook your name will automatically go into a draw to win $1000.00 cash! Who is ABC and what do we do? ABC Communications is one of British Columbia's premier connectivity companies. We are a family owned business founded in 1989 with 8 locations througout BC (Prince George (2), Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, Quesnel, 100 Mile House, Kelowna and Penticton). We provide intergrated telecommunications products and services through our four divisions; NET link, WEB link VOICE link, and Cellular Services. Our various services include Internet Services (Dial-up, ADSL, Wireless and Fibre Optics), Web Services (Commercial Phone Systems, TELUS Business Products, Centurion TeleProtect, MobileProtect, and Unified Communications), Retail TELUS Cellular dealerships (Prince George and Quesnel), and much more!
The ABC "like us on Facebook" contest is open to any resident of BC age 14 years and up, and is limited to one entry per person. NOTE: If you currently like ABC on Facebook we will automatically put your name in to win $1000.00 cash on October 1, 2012. ABC would like to thank you for adding us to your Facebook and GOOD LUCK!!!
3/2/2012 - Thank you to everyone that entered the ABC Weekend Get-A-Way contest in Prince George and in Quesnel! We had SO many entries!!! Cindy Lepetich from Quesnel was the lucky winner of a two night stay at the Treasure Cove Hotel in Prince George, two bottles of wine and a $50.00 gift certificate (Crave restaurant). Congratulations from all of us at ABC Communications! Check the ABC Facebook page for future contests and promotions...
3/2/2012 - Thank you to everyone that entered the ABC Weekend Get-A-Way contest in Prince George and in Quesnel! We had SO many entries!!! Cindy Lepetich from Quesnel was the luck winner of a two night stay at the Treasure Cove Hotel in Prince George, two bottles of wine and a $50.00 gift certificate (Crave restaurant). Congratulations from all of us at ABC Communications! Check the ABC Facebook page for future contests and promotions...
3/2/2012 - Thank you to everyone that entered the ABC Weekend Get-A-Way contest in Prince George and in Quesnel! We had SO many entries!!! Cindy Lepetich from Quesnel was the luck winner of a two night stay at the Treasure Cove Hotel in Prince George, two bottles of wine and a $50.00 gift certificate (Crave restaurant). Congratulations from all of us at ABC Communications! Check the ABC Facebook page for future contests and promotions...
2/27/2012 - EGG-CITING NEW product have arrived at ABC and TELUS just in time for EASTER!!! Let us show you two of our NEWEST Smartphone's like the Samsung Galaxy Note or the LG Optimus LTE (both offer a huge screen!)!!!
Hey Kids get CRACKING on entering the ABC coloring contest then click on the COLORING LINK on our abccommunications.com website to see all the GREAT entries!!! Coloring pages will be printed in the local paper and are available in-store in Prince George at Pine Centre Mall or in Quesnel at 248 Reid St. When you drop off your coloring entry you will receive a FREE Easter bag!*While quantities last. Coloring contest is open to children ages 3 to 11 years, draw date is April 6, 2012. Happy Easter from everyone at ABC Communications!!!
1/31/2012 - ABC and TELUS have all the products you are going to LOVE!!!
We have lots happening in February!!!
We welcome you to visit our cellular store in Prince George at Pine Centre Mall or in Quesnel at 248 Reid Street. Things to do while your at our store... Check out the NEW Galaxy Nexus Smartphone, ask about couples training, check out the Pink and Red accessories (10% off in Feb!) and enter to win our Weekend Get-a-way contest to the Prince George Treasure Cove Hotel (a $600.00 value). Don't forget while you are in the store to buy a $2.00 heart to support the Heart & Stoke Foundation. Happy Heart month from all the staff at ABC Communications!!!
1/24/2012 - January 24, 2012
ABC Communications
248 Reid Street
Quesnel, BC V2J 2M2
RE: The Lakes District Tragedy Fund (Babine Forest Products)
ABC Communications operates businesses in six locations across the province, with one of those locations being in Burns Lake, BC. It was with great sadness that we viewed the news footage of the devastation of the explosion, which happened at the Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake this past weekend. The management and staff of ABC Communications understand that this must be a very difficult time for the residents of Burns Lake and we want you to know that you are all in our thoughts.
As a token of support we have sent a donation to the Lakes District Tragedy Fund and we would encourage other local businesses to donate to help the residents of Burn Lake through this difficult time.
Donations may be made to the Burns Lake Rotary Club/Lakes District Tragedy Fund at P.O. Box 616, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, or online (Using PayPal, VISA or MasterCard) at www.rotaryburnslake.org or at any CIBC branch in BC.
Sincerely,
Bob Allen – CEO
ABC Communications
1/11/2012 - NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Dec. 24, 2011
Ministry of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government
Making Progress: Connectivity in B.C.
Connectivity removes barriers for remote communities
VICTORIA – More citizens and communities across British Columbia are benefiting from better access to cellular and Internet service, thanks to work being done through a number of Network BC projects.
This is just one more example of significant progress made by government in the past year to improve the lives of British Columbians and their families by creating and protecting jobs, by becoming more open and transparent, and by continuing to be fiscally responsible in these uncertain economic times.
Today, 93 per cent of British Columbians have access to high-speed Internet, making B.C. one of the most connected jurisdictions in the world. Work is currently underway to increase the level of Internet and cellular access throughout B.C., and communities throughout the province are already seeing the benefits of improved connectivity.
Increasing access to the Internet removes significant barriers for rural and remote communities and creates new business opportunities. Businesses are able to use online banking to manage everything from investments to taxes and can hold conferences with other communities without stepping out the door. Community members can stay in contact with family and friends through social media websites. Expanded Internet access also means students can access thousands of educational programs and benefits they couldn’t use before.
Quotes:
Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government –
“The work we’re doing to connect B.C. means children, citizens and businesses will have better access to information and opportunities. This means real and significant benefits to rural communities. Our goal is to see every community in British Columbia connected with high-speed Internet in the next 10 years.”
Bob Allen, president, British Columbia Broadband Association –
“The support of Network BC has enabled our Internet service providers to reach many small communities that would not have been possible without the government’s assistance. We look forward to continued success as we work together to bridge the digital divide.”
Quick Facts:
Network BC is working to bridge the digital divide through the following programs:
Connecting British Columbia Agreement with TELUS –
As part of the 10-year strategic telecommunications contract signed in July 2011, TELUS agreed to provide the following rural benefits at no additional cost to the taxpayer:
· Work toward increasing Internet connectivity across B.C. to 97 per cent of the province.
· Maintain service to designated communities through Internet gateways, which enable local Internet service providers to offer services to citizens and businesses.
· Provide over 1,700 km of new cellular coverage along previously unconnected highway segments within five years to improve public safety.
· Increase Internet speeds or bandwidth by up to tenfold in many previously connected areas.
· Upgrade up to 450 schools with high-speed fibre optic cables over the next 10 years to enable faster access to information for young learners.
Pathways to Technology –
· $40.8 million federal and provincial investment to connect First Nations Communities to the Internet. This program is being led by the Pathways to Technology Project Steering Committee.
· To date, 157 of 203 communities have Internet access and the program is working to enhance connectivity to more than 50 communities that either have little or no Internet access.
Connecting Citizens Grant Program –
· More than $6.8 million was granted to nearly 150 projects, resulting in 210 rural locales being connected to the Internet.
· Funding for the three-year program concluded in March 2011.
Learn More:
Read about how Network BC is connecting B.C. at: http://www.network.gov.bc.ca/.
Contact:
Jason Macnaughton
Communications Manager
Ministry of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government
250 387-0172
Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect
1/3/2012 - LIFE is busy... GET ORGANIZED in 2012 with ABC & TELUS! Check out the latest TELUS products! FREE SERVICE! Learn your new TELUS products. Ask to speak with an ABC Learning Specialist! Visit ABC in Prince George at Pine Centre Mall or in Quesnel on Reid Street and let ABC help you get organized in 2012!
11/3/2011 - We Believe in helping to feed the hungry! Bring in your canned good and SAVE 10% off any in-store accessory!
11/3/2011 - We Believe in giving you even MORE SAVINGS and FREE TRAINING on our HOTTEST TELUS Holiday gifts! Check out the latest Smartphone's, Tablets, Optik TV, Satellite TV, Internet Key...and more!
11/3/2011 - Now until December 23, 2011 when you visit our store in Quesnel (248 Reid St.) or Prince George (Pine Centre Mall) we will give you an entry form to WIN 1 of 5 PRESENTS valued at $100.00 each! *see stores for details.
11/3/2011 - Hey Kids - Visit mailsanta.ca We Believe that Santa wants to hear from you, write your letter to Santa today at mailsanta.ca and you will have a chance to win 1 of 5 presents!
9/28/2011 - As of July 1st, 2011 ABC Communications has once again expanded into a new community through the acquisition of long time local ISP Hwy 16 Internet. Hwy 16 has been instrumental in bringing internet to Vanderhoof and the surrounding areas over the last 15 years. ABC and Hwy 16 have long had a friendly relationship, and having the Hwy 16 customer base and network add to ABC as a natural fit. ABC will be growing by approximately 250 new customers and will now cover much of the Hwy 16 corridor from Vanderhoof to Burns Lake with wired and wireless high speed options. ABC is looking forward to welcoming our new customers in the area and finding ways to deliver new and improved services to the region.
9/28/2011 - Melanie from Quesnel won a Jabra Bluetooth for her entry "Fun in the mud".
Rita from Prince George won a Motorola Milestone phone for her entry "I tried".
Tracey from Quesnel won a Android Camera phone for her entry "Haida Gwaii".
Alice from Quesnel won a BlackBerry Playbook leather case for her entry "I am otta here mom".
ABC would like to congratulate all our lucky winners! Please check our website often for new upcoming promotions and contests...
9/6/2011 - ABC Web Link is happy to announce that Susan Maillot of Semmai Training Solutions is the winner of a $500 gift certificate in our "Win $500" contest! We are also happy to announce that everyone who entered received a $200 gift certificate. Congratulations to everyone!
If you are looking for a new website it is not to late to get a great deal. ABC Web Link has websites starting at $25.95/month!
8/10/2011 - The hard working staff in the ABC Communications web department are always working at improving Vaya to make it faster, easier to use, and more powerfull!
6/24/2011 - Mobile Internet Key
Mobile connection for one device.
*from $0 on a 2yr term
Mobile Wi-Fi
Connect anywhere up to five devices.
*from $0 on a 3yr term
Smart Hub
Enjoy 24/7
High Speed Internet and phone connection.
Perfect for the cabin!
*See store for details.
Visit us at one of our two convenient locations in Prince George at Pine Centre Mall or in Quesnel at 248 Reid St.
PLUS...enter our ABC SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST!
Over $1000 in PRIZES to be given away!
Four categories to enter:
- Family vacation
- Fun in the sun
- Now that's funny
- Summer fun with our pet
This contest is open to residence of BC. See all the contest details by going to by clicking on the link or go to www.abccommunications.com
6/13/2011 - ABC Communications is having an "exclusive" Business to Business Night on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Pine Centre Mall (entry at Coles bookstore doors).
5/16/2011 - Always wanted a website but are afraid of the costs? ABC Communications has been building websites for over a decade and we have all inclusive website packages with no upfront costs from $25.95 per month. September 5th 2011 we will draw one winner of a gift certificate good for $500 towards any one of our website packages.
5/4/2011 - Our ABC Web Link division was contacted by Microsoft Canada back in December 2010 asking if we would like to be
featured in a Microsoft video. The video has now been completed and can be viewed on YouTube.
5/1/2011 - Simply send us your... BEST SNOW PICTURE to promotions@abccomm.com and you could win a BlackBerry!!!
4/1/2011 - Do we have an egg of a deal for you...
CRACK AN EGG AND YOU COULD
SAVE up to 15% OFF any of our in-stock accessories!
Offer from April 1st to 30th
AVAILABLE IN A RAINBOW OF EASTER COLOURS!
3/25/2011 - ABC is proud to announce the launch of version 1.4 of our Vaya content management system (CMS).
3/18/2011 - With every new cell phone activation from March 1st to 31st you will receive a FREE cool new FLASHLIGHT!
3/3/2011 - Want to take advantage of Facebook & Twitter? ABC Web Link is now offering a Social Networking package. Find out more ...
2/23/2011 - We now offer a FREE monthly Vaya CMS workshop! All inclusive business web site packages starting from $25.95, try before you by! Call Joy for more information at 1.250.612.5270.
2/11/2011 - Today ABC Communications is happy to announce the launch of the brand new NetBistro.com website.
1/13/2011 - Effective today we have increased the discounts on multi-year domain registrations.
12/22/2010 -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press contact: Joy Sturgeon
Director of Marketing and Sales
ABC Communications
Joy.sturgeon@abccommunications.com
1.250.612.5270
www.abccommunications.com
The ABC Web Link division is working with Microsoft Canada to talk about how the Microsoft's WebsiteSpark program has helped to make our Vaya CMS program more successful.
In October 2009 our ABC Web Link division signed up for the Microsoft WebsiteSpark program. This program offers web designers and developers a jump-start by providing the tools and resources needed to build great websites with no upfront cost.
Our in-house web development team set out using the tools provided by the program to expand and improve our Vaya CMS product. Vaya CMS is a program that allows business owners to manage their own websites with ease. Along with the Vaya CMS program we developed a 5-step program that can have a business owner’s website up and running in 10 minutes or less. Since we began using the Microsoft WebsiteSpark program we have been very successful, having activated over 70 Vaya CMS websites.
Microsoft Canada will be working with the ABC Web Link division to feature our company in an upcoming video featuring ABC Web Link’s success with the WebsiteSpark program.
This is a huge vote of support to the Vaya CMS team! We have a huge Vaya CMS re-launch coming up in January 2011. If you are a business owner and would like more information on Vaya CMS product and would like to sign up for our FREE 3-hour workshop in January 2011, please send me an email at joy.sturgeon@abccomm.com or call 1.250.612.5270.
11/19/2010 - Welcome to our new ABC Communications website. Over the next year many new and exciting things will be happening within our company and it is my job to keep you up-to-date. I would like to mention a few new products, services and projects that have been recently completed and a few that are coming up. We invite you to visit our website on a regular basis to keep current on what is happening with ABC Communications around the Province.
7/7/2010 - ABC Communications pushed a double-whammy of environmental sustainability for the month of June. They have recycled over 100 cell phones in Prince George and almost 50 in Quesnel.
6/1/2010 - ABC Communications is pushing a double-whammy of environmental sustainability for the month of June. Citizens of Prince eorge can recycle their old cell phones and receive a gift certificate valid at Mr. G locations, in addition new ackaging for a
3/12/2010 - ABC Communications is rolling out high-speed Wireless Internet access to hundreds more unconnected citizens in Rural British Columbia. Areas include the Okanagan, Bulkley-Nechako and Northern BC.
1/13/2010 - ABC Communications is rolling out high-speed wireless Internet access to hundreds of unconnected citizens in rural British Columbia, in an expansion supported in part by the Provincial Government.
1/1/0001 - Thank you for all your entries. The winner of the My Dad ROCKS contest was Chris Behm of Quesnel, BC! Congratulations on winning two tickets to the (sold out) KISS concert in Prince George on June 29th.
1/1/0001 - Thank you for all your entries. The winner of the My Dad ROCKS contest was Chris Behm of Quesnel, BC! Congratulations on winning two tickets to the (sold out) KISS concert in Prince George on June 29th.