The future of connectivity is open

The future of connectivity is open

Kurnl is building the infrastructure and platform behind Canada’s next generation of residential connectivity – where one premium fibre network enables a marketplace of Internet Service Providers, giving developers, residents, and service providers more choice and greater long-term value.

Shared infrastructure. Shared value.

Kurnl was founded on a simple belief – that connectivity works better when the infrastructure is shared and the incentives are aligned.

By separating infrastructure from service, Kurnl creates an open marketplace where multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) compete over one shared fibre network. Developers generate long-term value, ISPs can launch and scale more efficiently, and residents gain real choice.

kurnl-inverse

A future-proof, upgraded model

Connectivity is an essential service and will continue to be integrated into daily life.

Most buildings still rely on exclusive telecom agreements that limit competition and resident choice. Kurnl replaces that model with premium shared infrastructure and an open marketplace, creating lasting value for developers while giving residents the freedom to choose the provider and services that best fit their needs.

Experienced operators that build connection.

By combining technical expertise with long-term operational commitment, Kurnl delivers a modern model for building connectivity – one built on reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We work closely with partners to design, deliver, and operate infrastructure that performs over time.

Our approach is disciplined, transparent, and outcome-focused – ensuring every project is executed with clear ownership, aligned expectations, and measurable results.

Backed by long-term capital. Built to last.

Kurnl is built to match the lifecycle of the buildings we serve – engineered for durability, operational simplicity, and long-term performance.

Supported by experienced engineering partners and committed capital, our model prioritizes stable infrastructure, aligning incentives across building owners, service providers, and residents.

The network and platform are designed to support additional providers and services over time, increasing the long-term value of the combined ecosystem.

Meet the Kurnl leadership

Kurnl enables ISPs to operate within buildings without the cost and complexity of deploying their own networks so they can reach more residents, reduce operational overhead, and focus on delivering competitive service.

Shane Leech-Porter

Shane Leech-Porter

CEO

Shane leads Kurnl with deep experience in strategy, capital allocation, and organizational development, focused on scaling a durable, well-capitalized open-access fibre platform across Canada.

Carreen Ungaran

Carreen Ungaran

VP Fibre Operations & Regulatory

Brings deep experience in Canadian telecom regulatory affairs and strategy, with a background that also spans network planning and procurement.

Frank Hobbs

Frank Hobbs

SVP, Fibre Commercial

Brings extensive experience in telecom for real estate development, with a track record of building lasting partnerships with developers and asset managers across Canada.

Samantha Forster

Samantha Forster

SVP, Service & Platform Experience

Brings over a decade of Operations, Commercial and CX leadership to Kurnl, shaping how residents and partners engage with the network from first connection onward.