Xplornet's new bird brings 4G broadband to rural and remote Canadians

WOODSTOCK, NB, - Rural broadband provider Xplornet Communications has announced that its 4G broadband satellite has passed all tests and is now operational, serving customers across Canada. Launched in October 2011, ViaSat-1 is the highest capacity broadband satellite ever placed in orbit over North America, says Xplornet. The company has acquired 100% of the satellite’s Canadian Ka-band capacity to use exclusively to provide 4G broadband to rural and remote Canadians. John Maduri, CEO of Xplornet Communications, called 4G satellite broadband "a game-changer" for Canada. "I can't overstate the importance to rural Canadians of being able to access fast, affordable broadband....