A $26-million expansion of Eastlink’s mobile network to Miramichi is expected to go live in the coming months.

The expansion was announced in September, and will expand Eastlink service from Shediac to Miramichi this year, followed by Bathurst and the Acadian Peninsula.

Eastlink CEO Jeff Gillham says the company has secured a retail location in Bridgeview Plaza in Douglastown.

Miramichi Mayor Adam Lordon says the city is thrilled with the progress being made, and says he hopes that more competition from telecommunication companies can help lower prices for consumers.