{"id":1643,"date":"2026-04-14T10:31:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/northwestel-and-telesat-formalize-telesat-lightspeed-agreement\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T10:31:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:31:14","slug":"northwestel-and-telesat-formalize-telesat-lightspeed-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/northwestel-and-telesat-formalize-telesat-lightspeed-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Northwestel and Telesat Formalize Telesat Lightspeed Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1776158880907_639117556821394802.webp\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr fr-dib\" width=\"711\" height=\"378\" alt=\"Northwestel and Telesat Formalize Telesat Lightspeed Agreement\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1776158880907_639117556821394802.webp\" style=\"\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1776158880907_639117556821394802.webp\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"711\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"378\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Telesat<\/strong>, one of the world\u2019s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and <strong>Northwestel<\/strong>, the largest communications provider in Canada\u2019s North, announced that Northwestel has signed a multi-year contract for Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services. Northwestel will leverage the advanced LEO network to deliver low-latency, sovereign broadband connectivity to communities across Northern Canada. By leveraging the Government of Canada\u2019s Telesat Lightspeed capacity pool, Northwestel plans to provide high speed broadband, offering plans with at least 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds and unlimited monthly usage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: How Satellite Internet is Transforming Rural Connectivity?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today, Northwestel serves 97 communities across Canada through a combination of fibre-powered and satellite technologies that are integrated with last mile solutions to serve its customers. For remote communities where fibre backhaul is not available, the resilient Telesat Lightspeed LEO network will serve as a critical component to bring faster internet speeds to households, businesses and institutions. Trusted, sovereign broadband connectivity is vital to ensuring northern communities can fully participate in the digital economy. As an empowering technology, high speed broadband drives economic growth and opens doors to education, healthcare, new jobs, and government services delivered remotely. Northwestel plays a central role in this transformation as a local employer with a strong presence throughout the North, backed by support from dedicated technicians who understand the unique needs of the region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cNorthwestel\u2019s leadership and vision for Northern connectivity, combined with the advanced Canadian Telesat Lightspeed LEO network, represents a powerful partnership to deliver high performing Northern broadband networks,\u201d stated <strong>Mich\u00e8le Beck,<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Telesat\u2019s Senior Vice President of Canadian Sales<\/strong>. \u201cTogether we are ensuring that Canadians\u2014no matter how far north they live\u2014can fully participate in our nation\u2019s digital future, while reinforcing Canada\u2019s Arctic sovereignty.\u201d \u201cThis agreement reflects our commitment to Canadian innovation that directly serves Canadian needs.\u201d says <strong>Tammy April,<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Vice President of Strategic Growth at Northwestel.<\/strong> \u201cBy partnering with Telesat and leveraging their advanced LEO network, we are investing in domestic technology that strengthens Northern connectivity, supports sovereignty, and delivers reliable broadband where it matters most.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Telesat, one of the world\u2019s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Northwestel, the largest communications provider in Canada\u2019s North, announced that Northwestel has signed a multi-year contract for Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services. Northwestel will leverage the advanced LEO network to deliver low-latency, sovereign broadband connectivity to communities across Northern Canada. 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