MONTREAL — Quebec-based TerreStar Solutions today announced it has launched its new Strigo Mobile Satellite service which uses geostationary satellite and terrestrial technologies to connect Canadians in regions where no other mobile connectivity exists.
Calling it the first all-Canadian satellite mobile solution, Strigo Mobile Service is designed for both personal and business use, says TerreStar, headquartered in Montreal. Available since March 2020, Strigo was first offered to the Canadian and provincial governments, Canada’s military and first responders to extend coverage and communications access for pandemic response, says the company’s press release.
“Strigo is the 21st century take on the centuries-old dream that began with connecting Canada through a national railway. We now have the telecommunications network to connect people in Canada to their world wherever that may be,” said Jacques Leduc, president and CEO of TerreStar, in the release. “The service is mobile and enables friendly connectivity through tablets, smartphones or laptops. Strigo’s mobile coverage complements current cellular networks with its flying base station that reaches everyday devices.”
TerreStar is licensed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to provide mobile satellite and cellular services to Canadians, regardless of location. Mobile connectivity is delivered via the integrated technology and infrastructure-agnostic combination of the service contour of the Echostar T1 satellite and Strigo service, says the press release.
“We appreciate the hard work and contributions of our partners EchoStar, Dish, Hughes, Telesat, Maxar and Xplornet,” said Leduc. “Thank you to everyone on the Strigo team for helping us deliver Strigo to Canadians.”
The Strigo Connectivity Kit comes with a Strigo/Hughes 4201 Mobile Satellite Device which provides a direct satellite link (up to 240 Kbps upload/download speeds) for Wi-Fi-enabled mobile devices, plus a SIM card and prepaid voucher. Pricing for the mobile satellite device starts at $4,150, and a prepaid voucher for 250 MB of data is being offered for a limited-time, introductory price of $250. The SIM cards cost $25 each.
TerreStar is currently promoting its new Strigo service through an all-digital marketing campaign, which has kicked off with an “Answer the Call of the Wild” video featuring an owl soaring over remote areas of Canada.
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