KO partners gain access to additional C-Band satellite bandwidth
Industry Canada's National Satellite Initiative recently announced the List of Selected Applicants for the Round 1 allocation of the second Telesat C-Band public benefit transponder. See http://smart.knet.ca/satellite for additional information about the first transponder that included a 12.5 mhz allocation for Keewaytinook Okimakanak.
Over the past couple of years KO staff worked with a number of different partners, in particular FedNor, to support the development of the C-Band satellite infrastructure that supports communities required to use this type of connection. The Kativik Regional Government in Northern Quebec and the Keewatin Tribal Council in Northern Manitoba are partnering with KO to deliver these connectivity solutions in their member communities.
The following pages from the Industry Canada web site provide details about each of the selected applicants for the first round of transponder space allocation by the National Satellite Initiative program. It includes contact names and numbers of the successful applicant. In addition, a map of the general area of the proposal is provided. The shaded area encompasses communities that are suggested in the proposal along with immediately surrounding regions, and is meant as a general guide only. Click on a dot to view more details about that community.
British Columbia: British Columbia Satellite Network
Manitoba: Sustainable Northern Connectivity Strategy
Ontario: Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishnabek Broadband
Quebec: Kativik Regional Government