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Canada invests CAD 1.44 billion in Telesat LEO satellite project to boost broadband access

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The government of Canada has agreed CAD 1.44 billion in funding for Telesat to support the launch of its Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network. The investment is expected to help ensure affordable broadband internet and LTE/5G connectivity for Canadians in the north and remote areas of the country,.

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Categories: Broadcast & Satellite
Companies: Telesat
Countries: Canada
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