CSRJul 2, 2026, 07:01 AM
Telesat Donates Satellite Capacity for Venezuela Disaster Recovery
AI Summary
Telesat GEO Inc., a subsidiary of Telesat Corporation, announced it is donating high-power satellite capacity to Top Comunications, a Venezuelan telecommunications company. This donation is intended to support disaster recovery efforts in Venezuela following recent devastating earthquakes. The capacity on Telstar 19 VANTAGE will help restore critical communications infrastructure and aid emergency coordination and public safety operations.
Key Highlights
- Telesat GEO Inc., a subsidiary, is donating high-power satellite capacity.
- Donation made to Top Comunications, a Venezuelan telecommunications company.
- Capacity is for disaster recovery efforts in Venezuela following recent earthquakes.
- Telstar 19 VANTAGE will be used to provide the high throughput capacity.
- Aims to restore critical communications infrastructure and support emergency coordination.
- Supports government entities, first responders, and mobile network operators.
- Glenn Katz, CCO, highlighted satellite connectivity's critical role in disaster aftermath.
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