OneWeb Establishes Key Distribution Partnership For Canada With ROCK Networks
- OneWeb has announced a key distribution partnership with ROCK Networks
- Partnership will provide vital connectivity for Canada's national defence and security
LONDON, May 18, 2021 /CNW/ -- OneWeb, the global communications network powered from space, announced a distribution partnership for Canada with ROCK Networks, the end-to-end communications systems integrator focused on wireless and broadband solutions. The announcement was made during The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries Canadian Defence Marketplace event.
OneWeb's partnership with ROCK Networks will utilize the power of OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services with ROCK Network's industry-leading devices and services to bring strengthened connectivity to Canada's national defence and security protocols. It will provide innovative and reliable communications for Canada's Arctic Region for Canadian Armed Forces and other Government of Canada Departments and Agencies. Specifically, broadband low latency satellite communications will be available for those operating across Canada and, most notably, the high arctic.
Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, ROCK Networks is an established Canada-wide telecommunications hardware systems integrator and service provider of wireless and broadband solutions to rural communities, commercial enterprises, government departments, agencies, and defence forces.
With OneWeb service starting across all Canadian provinces and territories in November, ROCK Networks is expected to spend the next seven months training staff and onboarding customer support tools to include interconnecting to OneWeb's PoPs in Calgary and Toronto.
OneWeb's 648 LEO satellite fleet will deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity. The Company is in the final process of completing its 'Five to 50' programme, which ensures OneWeb has the satellites required to launch commercial services to the 50th parallel and above, which includes the United Kingdom, Alaska, Northern Europe, Greenland, Iceland, the Arctic Seas and Canada, before the end of the year. OneWeb then intends to make global service available in 2022.
Dylan Browne, Head of Government Services at OneWeb commented, "OneWeb's polar satellite services will provide vital connectivity for Canada's national defence and security plus a secure bridge home for defence and diplomatic missions abroad." He added, "OneWeb and ROCK Networks will participate in a number of forthcoming defence events and exercises to showcase airborne and maritime surveillance, resupply, support patrols and security exercises."
Joe Hickey, CEO & President of ROCK Networks, said, "Low latency connectivity is the future and it is a valuable addition to our broader communications portfolio. It will enable a range of critical applications to support our customers. We are thrilled to be partnering with OneWeb and look forward to starting demonstrations this year."
About OneWeb
OneWeb is a global communications network powered from space, headquartered in London, enabling connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities. It is implementing a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites with a network of global gateway stations and a range of user terminals to provide an affordable, fast, high-bandwidth and low-latency communications service, connected to the IoT future and a pathway to 5G for everyone, everywhere. Find out more at www.oneweb.world
About ROCK Networks Inc.
ROCK Networks is an end-to-end communications systems integrator with a variety of wireless and broadband solutions. We've served a wide range of corporate and government customers within the public safety, energy, transportation, construction, and manufacturing sectors for nearly 40 years. Our customers trust us to provide industry-leading devices and services, nimble solutions, seamless integration, and best-in-class technical support.
Our eight areas of communications expertise are Two-Way Radios & Rugged Devices; Next Generation 9-1-1; Broadband, Wireless, and Rural Broadband Networks; Wi-Fi solutions; IoT; Predictive Analytics and Disaster Recovery; Satellite access and Terminals, and Mobility Products and Services. We have national capabilities with locations in Ottawa, Ontario; Lethbridge, Alberta; St. John's Newfoundland; Dartmouth and Sydney, Nova Scotia; and Moncton, New Brunswick. Find out more at www.rocknetworks.com.
SOURCE OneWeb
OneWeb Media Enquiries, U.S., Canada, Latin America, Katie Dowd, [email protected]; Finsbury Glover Hering, Humza Vanderman, Lyle Hill, [email protected]; ROCK Network Inc. Media Enquiries, President and CEO, Joe Hickey, [email protected], C: +1 613-853-7858; VP Marketing, Nadine Mansour, [email protected], C: +1 613-297-1715; VP Corporate Development, Michael Groh, [email protected], C: +1 613-402-4738, https://www.oneweb.world/
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