Ottawa-based satellite operator Telesat has launched a two-way satellite broadband Internet service aimed at rural and under-serviced areas of Canada. It delivers an always-on, always-ready high speed Internet service in areas where geography or economics prevents traditional DSL or high-speed cable hookups.
It uses Telesat's Anik F2 satellite.
"Telesat's new satellite broadband service is an exciting advancement for the millions of Canadians who live in rural or remote communities," says Dave Lahey, Telesat's vice president of business development.
The broadband satellite service is available to consumers through multiple distributors including Barrett Xplore Inc., Télébec Limited Partnership, NorthernTel Limited Partnership, and Northwestel Cable Inc. Barrett Xplore is planning to offer the service nationally within the coming weeks.
The Telesat service provides access to fast download and upload capabilities, without sacrificing a phone line. The service offers multiple tiers, including speeds as high as 2Mbps and 0.5 Mbps for download and upload capabilities, respectively.
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