TerreStar (now TerreStar Solutions) is a Canadian mobile satellite operator focused on providing direct-to-device satellite services for smartphones and IoT devices, aiming to deliver connectivity across Canada, including remote regions. They leverage the Echostar T1 satellite, ground network infrastructure, and S-band mobile satellite spectrum to offer services like mobile voice, messaging, and data communication. TerreStar partners with mobile network operators (MNOs) to extend cellular coverage and with companies like Skylo, Mavenir, Bittium, TTP and Qualcomm to develop and deploy Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technologies.
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Founding members of the Mobile Satellite Services Association include Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, and Omnispace.
Telus has partnered with Quebec-based TerreStar Solutions to develop new satellite services.
Terrestar has identified countries in the Arctic interested in partnering on major projects.
Jacques Leduc, CEO of Terrestar Solutions, emphasizes building for general population needs and seeking economic benefits.
Skylo partners with satellite operators including Viasat, Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, and EchoStar for spectrum and capacity.
Viasat, Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, Omnispace, and Yahsat created the Mobile Satellite Services Association on 2024-02-09 as a non-profit to harmonize Mobile Satellite Services for integration with standardized devices.
Skylo is a San Francisco-based company that developed ground infrastructure technology to enable satellite-based messaging from smartphones using geostationary satellites operated by Viasat, Ligado, and Terrestar.
EchoStar purchased Terrestar Networks in 2014.