Company Overview

Canadian company founded in 1986, based in Coquitlam (Vancouver), BC - which has now relocated to the Calgary Office
Nearly 120 employees across Canada and the US
Designs and integrates wireless global communication systems where satellite facilities are a key component in remote and demanding locations
Radio and Terrestrial Wireless Division (based in Texas)
Security/Audio Visual Division (based in Alberta)
Offices in Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Montreal, and Houston
A subsidiary of Telesat

Company History
Since 1986, Infosat has been designing, integrating, and commissioning telecommunications systems for a variety of industries and business sectors. Our clients include some of the world's most prominent resource companies, network operators, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and government agencies.

Our continued growth and success will be measured by our unparalleled experience and technical capability, devotion to customer service, and business integrity.

Notable Achievements

1986 - 1992
Infosat began as a small wholesale company specializing in satellite communications hardware. It was the first in Canada to provide satellite-based telephony, fax, and data solutions to the private sector, and also designed and commissioned Canada's first digital audio mobile satellite link. The turn of the decade saw Infosat extend it services outside of North America for the first time, such as its successful projects in Southeast Asia (C-Band transceiver in Indonesia, 1st private X.25 network in Malaysia). Other projects included video uplink installations for the Province of British Columbia's Legislative Assembly as well as the Knowledge Network (Open Learning Agency).

1993 - 1999
This period of time saw Infosat evolve from a small wholesale company to a company with a larger North American presence for mobile satellite solutions. It became a National Service Provider for MSAT products and services and was selected by Mobility Canada to manage the MSAT program across Canada. Infosat was later selected by Iridium Canada to be the exclusive dealer of Iridium solutions in Canada. With Teleglobe, the company launched Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) before being acquired by BCE Media Business Solutions in 1999.

2000 - Present
As Infosat's mobile satellite solutions continued to thrive, the company began actively pursuing opportunities for fixed and transportable applications. After Infosat was acquired by Telesat in 2001, doors were opened to allow for greater exposure into industries such as Oil and Gas, Mining, Forestry, and Government. With the growing demand for satellite technology by these markets, Infosat has taken full advantage by introducing high-speed broadband satellite Internet services to businesses and enterprises who seek a "total communications solution". Infosat takes pride in its ability to customize a solution that is unique and appropriate to any size operation.

To further its growth and market share, Infosat acquired Quick Link Communications (QLC) in 2003, ACA Security and Audio Visual in 2005, Able Communications (Houston, Texas) in 2006, and made an investment in Comstar ISA Ltc. (Karachi, Pakistan) in 2006.

Infosat currently manages the world's largest iDirect network through its Connect solution, and remains one of the largest MSAT service providers. Infosat also employs a Network Operations Centre which operates 24/7 to serve our clients' needs.