Terrestar Solutions has officially announced the launch of a pioneering Internet hybrid (IoT) service designed to revolutionize telecommunications infrastructure in northern Canadá. The initiative aims to fill critical coverage gaps across vast regions by offering seamless connectivity for essential industrial operations such as mining and forestry, which have historically faced communications challenges due to geographic isolation and a lack of conventional ground infrastructure.
Technological advancement with open standards and satellites
The implementation uses Redes Não Terrestres (NTN) technology based on 3GPP open standards, allowing fluid integration between terrestrial and space systems. Essa innovative approach ensures that mobile devices and industrial sensors can automatically transition between cell towers and satellite signals without noticeable interruptions to the user or real-time data monitoring systems.
Strategic collaboration with Mavenir was fundamental to the development of this architecture, which combines radio access networks (RAN) with native cloud cores. The system supports not only the exchange of critical messages and data, but also voice services, creating a robust ecosystem that is independent of the installation of new and costly physical antennas in difficult-to-access or environmentally sensitive terrain.
Field tests prove operational efficiency
To validate the effectiveness and resilience of the solution, extensive tests were carried out in partnership with the company LUBEX in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. Over a period of thirty-two weeks, the system monitored industrial equipment uninterruptedly, demonstrating the ability to maintain data transmission even in the most remote and challenging areas of Canadian geography, where conventional signal does not exist.
The results obtained in the tests point to direct and transformative benefits for various sectors of the economy. The technology allows for precise tracking of fleets and heavy machinery in shadow areas, as well as enabling early detection of forest fires through connected sensors. Outra The advantage observed was improved safety for isolated workers, who now have stable lines of communication for emergency situations.
Infrastructure expansion and digital sovereignty
The infrastructure is based on the Echostar T1 satellite and operates in the 40 MHz S-band, laying the technical foundation for the future of direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity. Segundo the company’s leadership, this is a decisive step to guarantee the sovereignty of telecommunications in the country, reducing dependence on closed proprietary technologies and democratizing access to advanced digital services throughout the national territory.
With successful validation, the expectation is that the technology will be scaled to cover other regions of the country that suffer from a connectivity deficit. The solution not only meets the immediate commercial demands of extractive industries, but also promises to integrate rural and indigenous communities into the global network, promoting digital inclusion and new opportunities for local economic development.
