May 28, 2015 ―Mississauga, Ontario – Galaxy Broadband Communications Inc. (Galaxy Broadband), a Canadian satellite communications company that provides IP networks to the Resource, Government, and Enterprise markets in North America, announced today that it has signed long term capacity agreements with Telesat for multiple transponder equivalents of Ka-band space segment on Telesat’s Anik F2 satellite to support business growth in Canada’s northern markets. With this latest contract, Galaxy Broadband has become one of Telesat’s leading customers for Ka-band capacity serving Canada’s North.
Galaxy Broadband specializes in delivering high quality, enterprise-grade communications to oil and gas, mining, construction, and pipeline markets in North America. Combined with previously contracted space on Telesat’s Anik F3 satellite, Galaxy Broadband has now secured high performing Ka-band coverage for the long term to serve the North and Far North regions of Canada.
“We have been very happy with Telesat’s Ka-band performance the past four years with link availability exceeding our expectations. This signing further confirms the commitment of Galaxy Broadband to supporting Canada’s remote regions including the Arctic with excellent enterprise high speed satellite internet and VoIP services,” states Rick Hodgkinson, President and CEO of Galaxy Broadband Communications. “Our latest contract with Telesat enables Galaxy Broadband to provide long term assurance to our current customers while offering potential clients a high performing solution they can count on for many years.”
“Galaxy Broadband’s decision to significantly extend and expand their contract with Telesat for Ka-band capacity will assure their customers have access to a reliable and high performing communications solution for years to come,” said Michele Beck, Telesat’s Vice President North American Sales. “We are very pleased that Telesat’s advanced satellite services are enabling customers like Galaxy Broadband to excel in meeting the communications challenges of their commercial clients operating in Canada’s North. We look forward to supporting Galaxy Broadband as they deliver high speed satellite internet and VoIP to their growing customer base.”
About Galaxy Broadband Communications Inc. (www.galaxybroadband.ca)
For over 23 years Galaxy Broadband has been a leading North American provider of Enterprise satellite networks and services focused on delivering high quality commercial grade services to oil and gas, mining, construction, and Government markets in North America. Galaxy provides solutions ranging from fully managed voice and data networks to sophisticated network managed services that control hundreds of users in camps, and remote offices. For more information, please visit www.galaxybroadband.ca.
About Telesat (www.telesat.com)
Telesat is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with offices and facilities around the world, the company’s state-of-the-art fleet consists of 14 satellites and the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 with another satellite under construction. Telesat also manages the operations of additional satellites for third parties. Privately held, Telesat’s principal shareholders are Canada’s Public Sector Pension Investment Board and Loral Space & Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: LORL).
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