New Anik G1 satellite adds over 100 new HD channels for Shaw

OTTAWA – Telesat announced the successful launch today of a new Anik G1 satellite from the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan. Anik G1 will be located at 107.3 degrees West providing a range of communications services, including carrying 16 extended Ku-band transponders contracted to Shaw Direct for 15 years. Shaw Direct currently uses Telesat’s Anik F1R satellite at 107.3 West for its Canadian DTH services. The addition of Anik G1 at the same orbital location means Shaw Direct will be able to add over 100 HD channels for their subscribers. The new Anik G1 will also provide X-band for government...