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Rogers has announced a significant investment in cutting-edge wildfire detection and prevention technology in British Columbia, leveraging its partnerships with SpaceX and other technology providers. The company is integrating satellite-connected sensors using SpaceX's low-bandwidth Swarm service to enhance wildfire prediction in remote areas of British Columbia that lack wireless network coverage. Swarm, a subsidiary of...

In a significant move to bolster global connectivity, Ottawa-based Telesat has inked a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its Lightspeed satellite constellation into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), reports Tesla North. The collaboration includes 14 launches using SpaceX's reliable and reusable Falcon 9 rocket. Each mission will carry up to 18 Telesat Lightspeed satellites,...

Globalstar announced on August 30 in a regulatory filing that it has contracted Elon Musk’s SpaceX for a $64 million deal to launch satellites in 2025. These satellites, which are a part of Globalstar's low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity constellation, are backed by Apple. The reason? iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro offer the ability...

SpaceX is set to launch the Hughes JUPITER 3 mission, the world's largest commercial communications satellite, on Wednesday, July 26. The launch will take place from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) in Florida, with a 99-minute launch window opening at 11:04 p.m. ET (03:04 UTC on July 27). If necessary, a backup...

Ookla's latest data from Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 has provided fresh insights into the performance of HughesNet, SpaceX's Starlink, and Viasat in North America, South America, and the Caribbean. The report also includes updates on SpaceX Starlink's newly ventured markets, featuring its Net Promoter Score (NPS) for both urban and rural connections in the...

Rogers and SpaceX are partnering to bring satellite-to-phone coverage to Canadians from coast to coast, ensuring 4G and 5G connectivity even in the most remote regions of the country. Rogers will be partnering with Lynk Global to test and bring this satellite cellphone coverage across Canada. The agreement will make Rogers the first wireless company...

SpaceX has announced the expansion of its Starlink Maritime service, making high-speed satellite internet available to boats of all sizes, not just commercial vessels, reports Tesla North. According to SpaceX's updated website, boats can now experience download speeds of up to 220 Mbps while at sea, with monthly plans starting at $329 CAD and a...

With SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation growing by the month, internet users in remote areas continue to jump ship from legacy telecoms for better service. One former Bell customer has cleverly found a way to repurpose their satellite dish from the company. The old Bell dish is now being used as a platform for their SpaceX...

SpaceX launched "Starlink Aviation" for inflight Wi-Fi in October 2022, and tests showed the service delivering download speeds of over 100 Mbps in the air

SpaceX has launched a limited-time offer for Starlink hardware in Canada, offering 54% off. Normally priced at $759 CAD, Starlink hardware which consists of its dish and wireless router, is available for $350 in Canada, savings of $409, reports Tesla North. Monthly service costs for Starlink are $140 CAD per month. SpaceX has also rebranded...

Starlink V2 satellites have 400% more capacity than previous iterations, offering more bandwidth and enhancing reliability for users around the globe

The satellite internet company is currently testing its new “global roaming service” and has already sent out invites to select customers this week via email.