These solutions will leverage a new-generation geostationary satellite system with substantially increased transponder capabilities that enable smaller, more cost-effective satellite dishes to be easily installed by users in underserved and rural locations.

Telesat and Nortel have been working closely for several months to define market opportunities, structure business cases, design network solutions and determine partnering strategies for delivery of these services to different regions of the globe. The companies plan to announce additional alliance partners in the coming months.

``The evolution of satellite technologies now provides us with an opportunity to develop extremely cost-effective wireless services, providing telephone and computer access from anywhere within a region, country or continent,'' said Paul Bush, vice-president, corporate development, Telesat. ``This exciting new project with Nortel capitalizes on advanced satellite technology to open new markets throughout the world.''

Nortel Satellite Network Solutions leverage the company's entire portfolio of world-class telecommunications products and services to address the needs of satellite service operators. Today, Nortel offers the Satellite Access Solution using the Nortel Small Wireless Switch to provide economical infrastructure alternatives to operators serving remote and low subscriber density areas.

Nortel and Telesat both recently announced research and development initiatives with the Canadian Space Agency to develop advanced satellite network systems.

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