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If SatCapacity In Canada Is Your Need, Talk To Telesat

Telesat has awarded six satellite approvals-in-principle for development of BSS and FSS frequencies following a public process by Industry Canada. With the award of the new approvals-in-principle, and in accordance with its conditions of license, Telesat is now seeking expressions of interest from broadcast, enterprise, and government customers and any other entities in Canada interested in developing services from any of these locations. The six new approvals-in-principle are:
  • Four in the 17 GHz BSS band; one at each of the following orbital locations: 72.5º WL, 82º WL, 86.5º WL and 118.7º WL
  • One in the Extended Ku-band at the 111.1º WL location
  • One in the Ka-band at the 118.7º WL orbital position
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Telesat's Constellation

The 17 GHz BSS (broadcasting satellite service) band is specifically designed to serve as a broadcasting platform, capable of delivering DTH services into small consumer antennas. The Extended Ku-band has been used extensively for broadcasting purposes in other countries and Telesat desires to use this band for DTH service in Canada, as well as other applications. Ka-band spectrum is currently in use on Telesat’s Anik F2 and Anik F3 satellites, as well as the soon-to-be-launched Nimiq 4. Ka-band is ideal for delivering two-way broadband Internet to consumers and small businesses, as well as broadcasting services into small-size dishes.