TELUS and Canadian-based TerreStar Solutions (operating under the
Strigo brand) have successfully used satellite connectivity to
conduct voice calls, and in partnership with Skylo, send text
messages between smartphones, and connect to Internet of Things
(IoT) devices. This is a bold step toward a future without mobile
no-coverage zones, one where all Canadians can feel safe and
connected.
"This groundbreaking
trial demonstrates the power of satellite technology and advances
TELUS’ mission to bring vital connectivity to every area of
Canada,” said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO, TELUS. “This
collaboration with TerreStar and Skylo lays the foundation for a
world where everyone has access to potentially life-saving
connectivity, and businesses and institutions can operate more
sustainably and efficiently in remote regions. Through this
innovative technology, we look forward to ensuring even more
Canadians are able to connect with what matters most."
In the future, this groundbreaking technology could fill
existing gaps in mobile networks and transform the world into one
where universal mobile-to-satellite and IoT-to-satellite
connectivity can:
- Ensure customers in remote areas, such as hikers or campers,
have mobile access no matter where they are;
- Provide backup connectivity so that emergency services are
never out of reach, even when natural disasters impact networks and
damage cell towers;
- Improve employee safety and reduce costs for industries that
require remote field work and monitoring of critical operations
like forestry, energy and scientific research;
- Enable uninterrupted fleet vehicle tracking and management of
supplies for businesses in the most remote areas; and
- Deliver real-time data visibility, including temperature, water
and site-specific information to farmers to improve decision-making
and sustainability in remote agriculture.
As chipset manufacturers look to equip the next generation of
smartphones with 5G satellite capabilities, TELUS is exploring
these solutions with hopes of introducing these devices to
customers in 2024.
"This successful demonstration marks a
pivotal moment in the evolution of global connectivity,” said
Jacques Leduc, President of TerreStar. “With the convergence of
TerreStar, TELUS and Skylo's cutting-edge technologies, we're
ushering in an era of unparalleled connectivity and transformative
value for Canadian customers. Together, we're charting a course
towards a future where no corner of Canada is left unconnected,
promising safety and connectivity for all. This achievement
reflects our unwavering commitment to a digitally inclusive
Canada.”
“We are thrilled to partner with TELUS and TerreStar to bring
direct satellite connectivity to customers in Canada,” said Tarun
Gupta, CPO and Co-Founder of Skylo. “We’ve been able to expand
beyond smartphones – into wearables and low cost, low power, IoT
devices. This revolutionary new service will ubiquitously transform
lives and businesses in a way no other mode of connectivity has
done before.”
The trial combined industry-leading non-terrestrial-network
(NTN) service provider Skylo’s technology platform; TerreStar’s
spectrum and service platform which covers most of Canada’s
geography; and TELUS’ expertise in building world-leading networks.
All of this supported the October trial that was successful in
making direct connections using TerreStar’s existing geostationary
satellite.
Caption: This technology uses dedicated satellite
spectrum in areas where there is no traditional mobile coverage to
enable two-way texting between smartphones, voice calling and
connection to IoT devices.
About TELUSTELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a
dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with more
than $18 billion in annual revenue and over 18 million customer
connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television,
entertainment, video, and security. Our social purpose is to
leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to drive
social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Our
longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every
aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer
service excellence and loyalty. The numerous, sustained accolades
TELUS has earned over the years from independent, industry-leading
network insight firms showcase the strength and speed of TELUS’
global-leading networks, reinforcing our commitment to provide
Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to
the people, resources and information that make our lives
better.
Operating in 32 countries around the world, TELUS International
(TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience
innovator that designs, builds, and delivers next-generation
solutions, including AI and content moderation, for global and
disruptive brands across strategic industry verticals, including
tech and games, communications and media, eCommerce and fintech,
banking, financial services and insurance, health care, and
others.
TELUS Health is a global health care leader, which provides
employee and family primary and preventive health care and wellness
solutions. Our TELUS team, along with our 100,000 health
professionals, are leveraging the combination of TELUS’ strong
digital and data analytics capabilities with our unsurpassed client
service to dramatically improve remedial, preventive and mental
health outcomes covering 67 million lives, and growing, around the
world. As the largest provider of digital solutions and digital
insights of its kind, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods
enables efficient and sustainable production from seed to store,
helping improve the safety and quality of food and other goods in a
way that is traceable to end consumers.Driven by our determination
and vision to connect all citizens for good, our deeply meaningful
and enduring philosophy to give where we live has inspired TELUS
and our team to contribute $1.6 billion, including 2.2 million days
of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and
unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company
in the world. Together, let’s make the future friendly.
For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com, follow
us at @TELUSNews on Twitter and @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.
About TerreStar Solutions
TerreStar Solutions Inc. is a Canadian mobile satellite operator
engaged in the race to bring direct-to-device satellite services to
smartphones and IoT devices and make anywhere in Canada
communication a reality. The Company is committed to nurturing the
ever-evolving, standards-based and open network ecosystem, enabling
Mobile Network Operators to deliver ubiquitous communication
services. Thanks to the Echostar T1 satellite, its ground
network infrastructure and mobile satellite spectrum, TerreStar
connects Canadians from almost anywhere in the country, even in
Canada’s most remote regions through its Strigo Mobile Satellite
Service (MSS). The Strigo service also supports non-profit and
First Nations organizations, a testament to the Company’s strong
sense of responsibility towards the welfare and progress of the
communities it serves.
For more information, visit www.strigo.ca, contact
media@strigo.ca, or follow us on LinkedIn.
About SkyloSkylo Technologies is a global NTN
service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering a service
that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly
over existing satellites. Devices connected over satellite are
managed and served by Skylo's commercial NTN vRAN, featuring a 3GPP
standards-based cloud-native base station and core. Skylo works
with existing satellite operators, network operators, and device
makers to provide subscribers an anywhere, anytime connectivity
solution that seamlessly roams between terrestrial and satellite
networks. Skylo's focus is on enabling connected services for
people outdoors and connected workflows for machines at work across
critical industries such as agriculture, maritime, logistics,
mining, and others, in addition to mass-market consumer devices.
For more information, visit www.skylo.tech, contact
info@skylo.tech, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
Tatianna GoldsneyTELUS Public
Relationstatianna.goldsney@telus.com
Victoria
OllersTerreStar/Strigovicki.ollers@terrestar.ca
Rosa LearSkyloHead of
Marketingpress@skylo.tech
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