It is the responsibility of all of us to
collaborate and deliver solutions to Canadians
TORONTO, June 18,
2024 /CNW/ - Jason Trembley, Vice-President of
Business Development at Terrestar Solutions, delivered a keynote
address today at the Canadian Telecom Summit, unveiling the
company's strategic vision to revolutionize Canada's mobile communication landscape. With
over 75% of Canada's landmass cut
off from mobile communication, this untapped market has attracted
the interest of international players, posing a threat to
Canada's national communications
landscape.
As the only Canadian company leading this critical technological
race, Terrestar is set to deliver direct-to-mobile satellite
services to everyday devices including smartphones and Internet of
Things (IoT) devices everywhere in Canada.
The benefits of seamless national connectivity are far beyond
communications. They include economic, social, healthcare, and
public and personal safety This connectivity will also accelerate
our collective digital transformation and address the digital
divide.
We are already in service and possess the assets to propel us
into the future. We continue to upgrade infrastructure to
support 4G and 5G capabilities, enhancing our ability to facilitate
direct-to-mobile satellite services and non-terrestrial
networks.
In addition, we are in the process of deploying a LEO
constellation to support our multi-orbit strategy. This will bring
quality service across Canada with
significant implications for our national interests and
defence.
To achieve this national seamless network, we require support
and collaboration from our regulators and industry stakeholders,
particularly mobile network operators. Together, we must build
alternatives for both mobile operators and Canadian end-users. As
well we must reduce our dependency on foreign service providers and
ensure robust, homegrown solutions.
"We must actively shape our new world with determination and
collaboration. The time for transformative action that serves all
Canadians is now," said Trembley. "The future depends on what
we do today."
Terrestar, as a founding member of the MSSA (Mobile Satellite
Services Association), also calls on global carriers and partners
to actively engage in the mobile satellite ecosystem to drive
innovation and ensure interoperability. Collaboration with OEMs is
crucial for integrating satellite services into smartphones and
advancing technological standards. Strategic partnerships and
strong regulatory frameworks are essential for sustainable growth
and securing national interests.
Terrestar distinguishes itself from competitors through several
key assets. These include sole ownership of the Canadian capacity
of the geostationary Echostar T1 satellite, as well as licences for
S-Band spectrum, granted by the Canadian government, coupled with
robust ground network infrastructure. Furthermore, Terrestar has
forged strategic partnerships to pioneer an innovative, open
network architecture platform, aligned with the internationally
adopted 3GPP NTN standards, facilitating seamless integration
between cellular and satellite networks.
About Terrestar Solutions
Terrestar Solutions Inc. is the only 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 powerful sense of responsibility towards the welfare
and progress of the communities it serves. For more information,
visit www.terrestarsolutions.ca, contact
media@terrestarsolutions.ca, or follow us on LinkedIn.
SOURCE Terrestar Solutions Inc.