OmniGlobe Networks intends to procure, launch and operate a Ka-band Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) geostationary communications satellite over Canada. OmniGlobe has initiated the application for an orbital slot and plans to launch CANUK-1, a medium sized spacecraft, in the third quarter of 2013.

OmniGlobe Networks specializes in advanced satellite and terrestrial and cellular wireless telecommunications products and services and has a proven track record in delivering connectivity to un-served areas across Canada.  To date, OmniGlobe has completed more than 400 community and satellite network installations and has coverage to a population base of over 120,000 people across its Canadian sites. The current lack of availability of ubiquitous Ka-band capacity over Canada due to the ever-increasing demand for higher bandwidth services has led OmniGlobe to seek increased space segment to support its growth strategy as well as deliver enhanced services to its wide customer base. The satellite program will be led by OmniGlobe Space Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of OmniGlobe Networks Inc.  As part of this initiative, OmniGlobe has appointed Judy Harte as the Satellite Program Director. Judy most recently worked at MDA Corporation and brings more than 20 years of experience in satellite communications, both in the UK and Canada.  Among others, Judy has worked on the Skynet, Nato, Astra-SES, Hispasat, and HotBird spacecrafts.