Steve Mehs
11-21-02, 05:07 AM
Industry Canada granted approval to Hughes Network Systems to use its future SpaceWAY North American satellites at 99 degrees and 101 degrees for broadband services within Canada ... another big move for the future Ka-Band platform.
The Canadian authorization permits SpaceWAY to utilize its Ka-Band spectrum for advanced broadband services delivered to earth stations licensed in Canada. SpaceWAY's footprint will exceed 80 percent of Canada's population, including many geographically dispersed and underserved areas throughout the large country, the company said.
Scheduled for launch in 2003, with commercial service beginning in 2004, SpaceWAY will provide connectivity for high-bandwidth, multimedia services. SpaceWAY applications include high-quality, secure videoconferencing, telecollaboration, Internet access, telemedicine and distance learning-on-demand.
From SkyReport (http://www.skyreport.com/skyreport/nov2002/112102.shtm#four) (Used with Permission)
The Canadian authorization permits SpaceWAY to utilize its Ka-Band spectrum for advanced broadband services delivered to earth stations licensed in Canada. SpaceWAY's footprint will exceed 80 percent of Canada's population, including many geographically dispersed and underserved areas throughout the large country, the company said.
Scheduled for launch in 2003, with commercial service beginning in 2004, SpaceWAY will provide connectivity for high-bandwidth, multimedia services. SpaceWAY applications include high-quality, secure videoconferencing, telecollaboration, Internet access, telemedicine and distance learning-on-demand.
From SkyReport (http://www.skyreport.com/skyreport/nov2002/112102.shtm#four) (Used with Permission)