Telesat advances Telesat Lightspeed terrestrial network with new Quebec and Saskatchewan landing station sites
OTTAWA, Ontario, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX:TSAT), one of the world's largest and most innovative satellite operators, announced the acquisition of land in Estevan, Saskatchewan and Papineauville, Quebec, and the lease of land in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. These sites will host new landing stations that will route data between the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network and major fibre and internet exchange points. The geographically diverse locations enhance network resiliency and performance for the satellite network. As the largest space program in Canada's history, Telesat Lightspeed will expand the reach of terrestrial telecom networks
