WOODSTOCK, N.B. – Xplornet Communications noted today that EchoStar XVII, a new 4G broadband satellite which the company will use to provide broadband service far and wide in Canada, has passed all tests and service is now commercially available, serving Canadians who haven’t before been able to get broadband.
EchoStar XVII brings 4G satellite broadband to six Canadian provinces where – until now – it has not been available, says the Xplornet press release. Residents in rural and remote regions of British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia will now – many for the first time – be able to experience the transformational benefits of a robust high-speed Internet connection to the home or business, says the company. The EchoStar XVII satellite is capable of providing Internet access with speeds up to 25 mbps down, and at monthly prices similar to what urban Canadians pay.
"This new satellite will bring our high-speed and high-capacity packages to rural Canadians from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland", said Xplornet CEO John Maduri in the release. "Xplornet has proven that 4G satellite is not just an acceptable technology for high-speed internet to rural Canada, but an exceptional one. Xplornet has invested heavily in bringing this technology to Canada and ensuring that no rural Canadian gets left behind in the new global, digital economy."
EchoStar XVII is a next generation, high-throughput broadband-only satellite specifically designed for today's media-rich online applications, adds the release. Together with another 4G satellite launched last year, and Xplornet's 4G terrestrial network, Xplornet has delivered on its commitment of ubiquitous broadband in rural Canada.
