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Xplornet Communications launched EchoStar XVII, a Hughes 4G broadband satellite that will expand Xplornet's 4G footprint across rural Canada
July 6, 2012
WOODSTOCK, Canada -- Xplornet Communications Inc. is pleased to announce the successful launch of EchoStar XVII, a Hughes 4G broadband satellite that will greatly expand Xplornet's 4G footprint across rural Canada. The satellite was launched from French Guiana at 5:36 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday July 5th, 2012 into a geosynchronous orbit 35,888 kilometers above sea-level; high enough to get a clear view of the vast Canadian territory it will be covering.
A game-changer in terms of ubiquitous broadband access in Canada, EchoStar XVII will greatly expand Xplornet's 4G footprint across rural Canada, especially in British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. The next-generation satellite is capable of providing Internet access to Canadians in rural and remote areas with download speeds up to 25 Mbps, and at monthly prices similar to what urban Canadians pay. Together with Xplornet's national 4G terrestrial network and another recently launched 4G satellite, Xplornet will close Canada's urban/rural digital-divide for over 2 million of the 2.4 million Canadian households located in regions where wired broadband is unavailable.
Speaking from the launch site in French Guiana, John Maduri, Xplornet's Chief Executive Officer said "This launch marks an historic transformation for rural Canada. Where before there was an urban/rural digital divide, that is now being overcome by this remarkable 4G technology. Just as Canadians rely on satellites for coast to coast telephone connectivity, now they can look to the skies in terms of their digital connectivity. We are plugging rural Canada in to the global digital economy."
Xplornet Communications Inc.
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