Telesat
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Telesat is a global satellite operator providing satellite-delivered communications solutions to broadcast, telecom, corporate, and government customers. The company offers Internet backhaul, wireless backhaul, corporate networks, mobility, inflight connectivity, maritime connectivity, oil and gas connectivity, universal connectivity, defense, first responders, video, as well as technical consultation and support services to satellite operators, insurers, and other industry stakeholders.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 1969 | |
| HQ | Ottawa, CA | Map |
| Website | telesat.com |
Recent NewsAll News
- Quebec invests in Telesat Lightspeed constellation
- Telesat to Redefine Global Broadband Connectivity with Telesat Lightspeed, the World’s Most Advanced Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Network
- Telesat and Loral to form Canadian public company
- Loral Enters Into Agreement With PSP Investments And Telesat To Combine Loral And Telesat Into A New Public Company
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (Feb 2021) | 503 | (+3%) |
| Cybersecurity rating | C | More |
Key People/Management at Telesat
Daniel S. Goldberg
President and Chief Executive Officer
Michele Beck
Vice President of North American Sales
Andrew Browne
Chief Financial Officer
Chris DiFrancesco
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Tom Eaton
Vice President, International Sales
John Flaherty
Vice President, Business Planning & Marketing
Telesat Office Locations
Telesat has offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Arlington, Bethesda and in 3 other locations
Ottawa, CA (HQ)
Place Bell, 160 Elgin St #2100
Toronto, CA
406-505 Consumers Rd, North York
Rio de Janeiro, BR
Av. Rio Branco, 1 - 1608 - Centro
Singapore, SG
1 Raffles Place
London, GB
33 Broadwick St, Soho
Arlington, VA, US
1100 Wilson Blvd #2900
Telesat Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 1969 |
Telesat Cybersecurity Score
Telesat Online and Social Media Presence
3.08k Twitter followers
Telesat has 3.08k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 13.1% month over month and increased 25.6% quarter over quarter
Telesat's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @Telesat
239
Tweets
46
Following
3.1k
Followers
21
Tweets last 30 days
10.8
Avg. likes per Tweet
100%
Tweets with engagement
Telesat News and Updates
February 18, 2021
Quebec invests in Telesat Lightspeed constellation
The Quebec government will invest 400 million Canadian dollars ($315.5 million) in Telesat’s Lightspeed low-Earth orbit communications network, MDA will produce the constellation’s phased array antennas and prime contractor Thales Alenia Space will manufacture the satellites in Quebec.
SpaceNews
February 09, 2021
Telesat to Redefine Global Broadband Connectivity with Telesat Lightspeed, the World’s Most Advanced Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Network
Thales Alenia Space Selected to Manufacture First-of-its-kind Dynamic LEO Broadband Network with Services Starting in 2023 Thales Alenia Space Selected to Manufacture First-of-its-kind Dynamic LEO Broadband Network with Services Starting in 2023
November 24, 2020
Telesat and Loral to form Canadian public company
Canadian satellite fleet operator Telesat and Loral Space & Communications announced plans Nov. 24 to combine to form Telesat Corp., a Canadian public company, in a deal expected to close next year.
SpaceNews
November 24, 2020
Loral Enters Into Agreement With PSP Investments And Telesat To Combine Loral And Telesat Into A New Public Company
LORAL ALSO DECLARES SPECIAL DIVIDEND OF $1.50 PER SHARE Dividend payable December 17, 2020 to Stockholders of Record as of December 4, 2020 Investor Call and Webcast Discussion of the Transaction Today at 4:30 p.m. EST NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Loral Space & Communications...
November 11, 2020
Telesat remains optimistic about prospects for LEO constellation
As SpaceX prepares to extend its Starlink beta test program to Canada, Telesat remains optimistic its broadband low Earth orbit constellation will find enough business to be successful.
SpaceNews
November 09, 2020
Telesat and the Government of Canada Finalize $600M Agreement to Bridge Canada’s Digital Divide with Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellation
OTTAWA, Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat and the Government of Canada announced today the completion of their agreement to ensure affordable, high-speed broadband connectivity across all of Canada with Telesat’s advanced, state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Fol…
Telesat Blogs
July 27, 2020
Telesat Second Quarter 2020 Conference Call
OTTAWA, CANADA, July 23, 2020 - Telesat has scheduled a conference call on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020. The call will be hosted by Daniel S. Goldberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, a…
June 04, 2020
Telefónica Puts Telesat’s Phase 1 LEO Satellite to the Test
Testing campaign confirms Telesat LEO provides superior near fibre-like performance for high-end satellite services
MADRID, SPAIN AND OTTAWA, CANADA, JUNE 04, 2020 –Telesat, a leading global satellite operator, and Telefónica International Wholesale Services (TIWS), the international wholesale …
May 13, 2020
Telesat joins C Spire-led consortium on rural broadband access
Telesat to provide analysis tools, examples of innovative backhaul business models for affordable internet to rural America
OTTAWA, CANADA, and Jackson, MS (May 13, 2020) Telesat, one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators, has joined a group of tech firms led by Mississi…
April 23, 2020
Telesat First Quarter 2020 Conference Call
OTTAWA, CANADA, April 23, 2020 - Telesat has scheduled a conference call on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2020. The call will be hosted by Daniel S. Goldberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, and And…
March 25, 2020
Telesat Extends Condolences on the Passing of JR Shaw, Founder of Shaw Communications
OTTAWA, CANADA, March 25, 2020 - It is with profound sadness that the Telesat team offers its heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of JR Shaw, Founder and Chairman of Shaw Communications.
“As a pioneer in Canada’s cable and telecommunications industry, JR h…
March 13, 2020
Telesat closes offices globally as cautionary measure due to COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA, CANADA, March 13, 2020 – Telesat today announced it has enacted its work from home policy in its offices globally effective March 16, 2020 in an effort to keep office workers safe and facilitate social distancing amidst the increase of COVID-19.
Telesat provides critical satellite commu…
Telesat Frequently Asked Questions
When was Telesat founded?
Telesat was founded in 1969.
Who are Telesat key executives?
Telesat's key executives are Daniel S. Goldberg, Michele Beck and Andrew Browne.
How many employees does Telesat have?
Telesat has 503 employees.
Who are Telesat competitors?
Competitors of Telesat include DataPath, Loral Space & Communications and Spire Global.
Where is Telesat headquarters?
Telesat headquarters is located at Place Bell, 160 Elgin St #2100, Ottawa.
Where are Telesat offices?
Telesat has offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Arlington, Bethesda and in 3 other locations.
How many offices does Telesat have?
Telesat has 7 offices.
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