Provider of satellite communications solutions, including satellite operations and network services.
Telesat Corporation is a leading satellite operator that specializes in providing critical communications services to a diverse range of global customers across broadcast, enterprise, and consulting sectors. The company's robust satellite-based solutions facilitate direct-to-home (DTH) services, enabling television programming, audio transmissions, and information channels to be delivered directly to households worldwide. Telesat supports broadcasters, cable networks, and DTH providers by offering satellite capacity, digital video encoding, authorization services, and comprehensive uplinking and downlinking capabilities.
In addition to its broadcast services, Telesat offers a suite of value-added services such as occasional use services, which cater to the broadcast of live events, sports, and video news coverage. The company also provides end-to-end satellite capacity and terrestrial facilities for enterprise connectivity, internet services, and cellular backhaul, facilitating reliable communications solutions globally. Telesat is also actively involved in providing rural telephony services to telecommunications carriers and network services integrators.
Moreover, Telesat serves maritime and aeronautical marrkets with broadband communication services, supporting commercial airplanes and vessels with reliable connectivity solutions. The company delivers services to the U.S. government through government service integrators and provides satellite services to the Canadian government. Additionally, Telesat operates satellite and hybrid satellite/terrestrial networks, providing specialized communication services to industries such as oil and gas, and mining.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Telesat Corporation operates a fleet of 14 in-orbit geostationary satellites and manages a Canadian payload on the ViaSat-1 satellite. The company offers a wide range of satellite operator services and consulting services related to space and earth segments, government studies, satellite control, and research and development. Telesat Corporation continues to innovate and expand its capabilities to meet the evolving demands of global communications infrastructure.