Cable / Telecom News

Bridging the digital divide

OTTAWA - Telesat announced today the successful launch of its new two-way satellite broadband service (the actual satellite itself launched last year). The new service, operating in the Ka-band on the company's Anik F2 satellite, delivers always-on, always-ready high-speed Internet connectivity - anywhere in Canada. "Telesat's new satellite broadband service is an exciting advancement for the millions of Canadians who live in rural or remote communities," said Dave Lahey, Telesat's vice president of business development, in the press release. "By delivering superior broadband access to places where geography or economics prevent traditional DSL or high-speed cable, Telesat is helping make...