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Who is Telesat?
Telesat is a satellite operator that provides fixed and mobility Satellite Communications (Satcom) services to enterprises, governments, and network operators worldwide.
- Geostationary satellite capacity for video, data, and telecommunications services (satellite connectivity)
- Planned Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network for broadband data services (satellite connectivity)
- Managed satellite network solutions for enterprise, government, maritime, and aero markets (managed connectivity services)
- Backhaul and trunking solutions for telecom and Internet Service Providers (ISP) (network infrastructure services)
- Broadcast distribution and contribution services for media companies and content providers (media delivery services)
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More About Telesat
Telesat operates commercial satellites and provides satellite bandwidth and managed services that support communications requirements for enterprises, governments, media organizations, and service providers. Its geostationary satellites deliver coverage across multiple regions, enabling voice, video, and IP data connectivity where terrestrial networks are limited or unavailable. Service models range from raw satellite capacity to fully managed connectivity and network solutions.
For enterprise and institutional customers, Telesat offers satellite links that integrate with corporate WANs, VPNs, and internet access architectures. Typical use cases include connectivity for remote sites such as mining operations, energy facilities, construction projects, and logistics hubs, as well as backup links for network resilience and business continuity. These services are commonly implemented using very small aperture terminal (VSAT) platforms and standard IP networking protocols, enabling integration with Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and other established enterprise network frameworks.
In the media and broadcast domain, Telesat provides satellite services for video contribution, distribution, and occasional use. Broadcasters and content providers use Telesat capacity for direct-to-home television, cable and IPTV distribution, and live event transmission. The services rely on established broadcast standards, satellite modulation schemes, and conditional access workflows, and are positioned as infrastructure components within broader video delivery chains that also include terrestrial fiber and content delivery networks.
Telesat also serves telecom carriers, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and ISP with backhaul and trunking services. Satellite backhaul supports cellular coverage extension, rural broadband, and connectivity for maritime and aviation sectors. These services typically interoperate with 3G, 4G, and 5G core networks and IP backbone infrastructure, providing an additional transport layer where fiber or microwave infrastructure is not available or is cost prohibitive.
The company is developing a LEO satellite constellation designed to provide broadband data connectivity with lower latency than traditional geostationary satellite links. This planned LEO network targets enterprise, government, and carrier applications, including data networking, cloud connectivity, and mobility services. Compared with conventional GEO-based satellite connectivity, a LEO architecture uses a larger number of satellites in lower orbits and user terminals that maintain tracking across moving satellites, which can provide latency characteristics closer to terrestrial networks.
Within an enterprise and service-provider technology directory, Telesat aligns with categories such as satellite connectivity, managed network services, telecom backhaul, and media distribution infrastructure. Its offerings are positioned as part of the broader communications stack, interworking with IP routing, security, and application delivery platforms deployed by customers and partners.
Our description of Telesat. Updated December 2025.