MONTREAL – Canadian telecommunications company OmniGlobe is planning to launch its first Ka-Band fixed satellite service over Canada in 2013.
The geostationary communications satellite will be optimized for the Canadian market and will provide Ka Band capacity across the country, the company said in a press release. The multiple beams satellite will be specifically designed to facilitate the delivery of services such as broadband Internet, VoIP, virtual private networks, videoconferencing, cellular telephony, and telemedicine. The satellite will also be suitable for the provision of real time services such as broadband ‘hot spots’ and instant cellular telephony infrastructure in emergency and disaster recovery situations.
OmniGlobe said that the lack of availability of Ka-Band capacity over Canada, due to the increasing demand for higher bandwidth services, led it to seek increased space segment to support its growth strategy and deliver enhanced services to its customer base.
“OmniGlobe Networks goes beyond simple telecommunications" said CEO Jason Neale, in the release. "Our connectivity solutions have a real impact on our customers’ quality of lives and putting their needs first remains our top priority. This project marks our commitment to ensuring that we have adequate spectrum to meet both their present and future requirements."
The Montreal-based company has initiated the application for an orbital slot and plans to launch CANUK-1, a medium sized spacecraft, in the third quarter of 2013.
