Telesat Reports Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2017
Telesat Welcomes Announcement of Funding to Improve Broadband in Canada’s North
OTTAWA, CANADA, September 18, 2017 – Telesat fully supports last week’s announcement by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, of $50 million in funding from Canada’s Connect to Innovate program to improve high-speed broadband coverage for the communities of Nunavut. “Telesat applauds the determined steps the Government of Canada is […]
Telesat Signs Long Term Contract with Bell Canada for Telstar 19 VANTAGE HTS Capacity
OTTAWA, CANADA, September 15, 2017 – Telesat announced today that Bell Canada has signed a 15-year contract for substantially all of the HTS spot beam capacity over northern Canada on Telesat’s new Telstar 19 VANTAGE satellite. Bell Canada subsidiary Northwestel will use the capacity to dramatically enhance broadband connectivity for communities in Nunavut, Canada’s northernmost […]
Telesat Welcomes and Echoes Recommendations in the Space Advisory Board’s Report
OTTAWA, CANADA, August 21, 2017 – Telesat welcomes the release of the Space Advisory Board’s report: Canada’s Future in Space: What We Heard and is particularly pleased to see a number of important recommendations reflected in the report including, the need to establish a whole of government, new space policy for Canada that is funded […]
Don Brown Joins Telesat to Lead Government Business Growth in the U.S. and Overseas
OTTAWA, CANADA, August 17, 2017 – Telesat announced today that Don Brown, a satellite industry expert with a 20+ year record of innovation in the use of commercial satellites by major government customers around the world, has joined Telesat as General Manager, Government Services. He will be based in the company’s Washington, DC office. Mr. […]
Dolores Martos Joins Telesat As Regional VP, Latin America and Caribbean Sales
OTTAWA, CANADA, July 26, 2017 – Telesat announced today the appointment of Dolores Martos as Regional Vice President, Latin America and Caribbean Sales. Dolores is a highly regarded and experienced sales executive who has held senior positions in several leading satellite companies. Her expertise in both commercial and regulatory matters has facilitated the growth of […]
Telesat Reports Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2017
Telesat Applauds the Government of Canada on the Release of Its New Defence Policy
OTTAWA, CANADA, June 12, 2017 – Telesat commends the Government of Canada for the release of Strong, Secure, Engaged – Canada’s Defence Policy and the significant investments it outlines in its personnel and across a full spectrum of military capabilities and capacities, including placing a heightened priority on space and satellite communications. Telesat is particularly […]
Telesat Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2017
Erwin Hudson Joins Telesat to Lead Global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Program
OTTAWA, CANADA, April 27, 2017 – Telesat announced today that Erwin Hudson, one of the industry’s most accomplished executives in the field of satellite-enabled broadband networks, has joined the company as Vice President, Telesat LEO, reporting to President and CEO, Dan Goldberg. Mr. Hudson will be based at Telesat’s headquarters in Ottawa and direct the […]
