Bird Satellite ruffles Telesat feathers

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Bird Satellite (Ottawa, Canada) plans to launch two satellites through a Can$1 bil investment to offer rural Canadian households high-speed Internet access. Telesat Canada, a BCE Inc (Montreal, Canada) subsidiary, also aims for the two orbital slots being offered by Industry Canada, and estimates satellite launch costs at Can$500 mil to Can$1 bil. The federal government aims to grant high-speed Internet access to all Canadians by 2004, and Industry Canada should award the licenses by June 2001. Satellite launches are planned by Bird Satellite and Telesat in 2003 and 2005.

Government expenditures, Government regulation, Services development, Brief Article, Telecommunications systems, Canada. Industry Canada, Bird Satellite Communications Inc.

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Satellite dish owners score court victories

Article Abstract:

A decision by an Ontario judge ended the legal trials of a Kitchener electronics business owner. The case, which was filed under the Radiocommunications Act, revolved around the use of small satellite dishes.

Legal issues & crime, Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Electronics, Electronic Components and Accessories, Cases, Electronics industry

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Telesat's license win a blow for Bird Satellite

Article Abstract:

Telesat Canada wins out over Bird Satellite Communications Inc. for a new communications satellite license.

New orders received, Bird Satellite Communications Inc.

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