TerreStar Corporation

TerreStar Solutions Inc. CEO Unveils Vision for Affordable Mobile Satellite Services, Bridging Connectivity Gap for All Canadians

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

TerreStar's commitment to advancing connectivity for all everywhere remains at the forefront of their mission.

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  • TerreStar's commitment to advancing connectivity for all everywhere remains at the forefront of their mission.
  • "TerreStar anticipates the commercialization of this service in Canada as early as next year, facilitated by strategic partnerships with domestic mobile network operators".
  • Only weeks ago, TerreStar Solutions and TELUS achieved a groundbreaking milestone, showcasing the formidable potential of integrating satellite and cellular networks.
  • During the trial, text messages and voice calls were seamlessly transmitted from TerreStar's EchoStar T1 satellite directly to a standard smartphone.

TELUS, TerreStar and Skylo demonstrate Canada’s first two-way communication between smartphones and satellites

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

This is a bold step toward a future without mobile no-coverage zones, one where all Canadians can feel safe and connected.

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  • This is a bold step toward a future without mobile no-coverage zones, one where all Canadians can feel safe and connected.
  • “This collaboration with TerreStar and Skylo lays the foundation for a world where everyone has access to potentially life-saving connectivity, and businesses and institutions can operate more sustainably and efficiently in remote regions.
  • Through this innovative technology, we look forward to ensuring even more Canadians are able to connect with what matters most."
  • "This successful demonstration marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of global connectivity,” said Jacques Leduc, President of TerreStar.

TerreStar Solutions Inc. and Skylo Technologies Inc. partner on direct-to-device satellite communications throughout Canada

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

MONTREAL, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TerreStar Solutions, the only Canadian operator engaged in the race to bring seamless mobile to satellite services to everyday devices and IoT and Skylo Technologies ("Skylo"), the world's leading non-terrestrial network (NTN) service operator with a software-defined network connectivity platform, have agreed on a groundbreaking partnership, marking a pivotal moment in TerreStar's evolution towards enabling 5G NTN services, while also empowering Skylo to extend its service footprint within the Canadian market.

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  • From the bustling cities to the serene wilderness, stay connected with your smartphone and devices, anywhere in Canada with TerreStar and Skylo.
  • "Skylo will augment TerreStar's satellite and spectrum, integration services and operational support, allowing us to accelerate our efforts to offer mobile satellite communication services directly to Canadians' smartphones and other devices," said Jacques Leduc, TerreStar Solutions Inc.
  • The agreement paves the way for the rapid introduction of direct-to-device satellite communication for Canadians and Canadian companies, ensuring that the future of connectivity is truly seamless.
  • Furthermore, security applications designed for government and enterprise sectors, coupled with live asset tracking which can now transition seamlessly between terrestrial cellular and satellite, provides an immediate path for ubiquitous connectivity.

Motient Partners with the Choctaw Nation to Support Rural Patient Transfers

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

The process is typically time-consuming for clinicians, who spend hours on the phone to confirm an appropriate destination for a patient.

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  • The process is typically time-consuming for clinicians, who spend hours on the phone to confirm an appropriate destination for a patient.
  • Were honored to work with the Choctaw Nation to expedite interfacility transfers for time-critical diagnoses in Oklahoma, said Dallan Huff, president of Motient.
  • Motient, a pioneer in patient movement solutions, equips hospitals, hospital systems, healthcare networks, and ACOs with the tools and data required to ensure quality care and value in patient transfers.
  • In 2021, Motient facilitated more than 4,500 patient transfers from 120 hospitals to more than 190 destinations.

Rice County District Hospital Improves Clinical Outcomes by Using Motient’s Mission Control

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Motient, a pioneer in patient movement solutions, announced today that Rice County District Hospital (RCDH), a critical access hospital in rural Kansas, has reached a two-year milestone using its Mission Control platform.

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  • TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Motient, a pioneer in patient movement solutions, announced today that Rice County District Hospital (RCDH), a critical access hospital in rural Kansas, has reached a two-year milestone using its Mission Control platform.
  • As a 25-bed critical access hospital, RCDH provides emergency services to residents of Rice County and the surrounding areas, with a lean staff of 160.
  • The system performs all the patient transfer-related administrative tasks that our physicians and RNs previously did, said Bonnie Goans, RN, trauma/emergency preparedness coordinator at Rice County District Hospital.
  • Its amazing how fast we can get transportation to our hospital using Mission Control, said Goans.

Motient Appoints Brian Miller as New Vice President of Business Development

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Motient, a pioneer in patient movement solutions, announced that healthcare veteran Brian Miller has joined its executive team as vice president of Business Development. In this role, Miller will be responsible for furthering the company's sales performance momentum for its web-based Mission Control platform, which helps hospitals and health systems establish universal workflows for emergent patient movement, smoothing interfacility communication and ensuring efficient, high-quality care throughout patient transfers.

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  • GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Motient, a pioneer in patient movement solutions, announced that healthcare veteran Brian Miller has joined its executive team as vice president of Business Development.
  • "As a seasoned business development executive with a deep understanding of complex software, services, and consulting solutions in the healthcare space, Brian is a natural fit for Motient,"said Dallan Huff, president of Motient.
  • "His track record of building high-performing sales teams will be instrumental in helping Motient expand its client base.
  • Miller joins Motient with more than 36 years of experience in healthcare sales and business development.

Motient Expands into Nebraska to Support Critical Access Patient Transfers

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

LINCOLN, Neb., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Motient announced that Phelps Memorial Health Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Holdrege, Nebraska, has chosen its web-based Mission Control platform to ensure quality care throughout the patient transfer process. The Motient platform helps hospitals and health systems establish universal workflows for emergent patient movement, smoothing interfacility communication and enabling the capture of previously inaccessible data.

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  • As a critical access hospital in a rural community, Phelps Memorial Health Center transfers patients that require a higher level of care to acute care hospitals, trauma centers, and other specialized care facilities.
  • "We're honored to work with Phelps Memorial to expedite interfacility transfers for time-critical diagnoses in Nebraska," said Dallan Huff, president of Motient.
  • Motient, a pioneer in patient movement solutions, equips hospitals, hospital systems, healthcare networks, and ACOs with the tools and data required to ensure quality care and value in patient transfers.
  • In 2021, Motient facilitated more than 4,500 patient transfers from 120 hospitals to more than 190 destinations.

Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) Market Size to Reach USD 14.25 Billion in 2030 | Increasing Demand for More Advanced and Effective Navigation Solutions is a Key Factor Driving Industry Demand, says Emergen Research

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Friday, April 1, 2022

Increasing need for connectivity and communications in disaster and emergency situations is a major factor expected to drive market revenue growth.

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  • Increasing need for connectivity and communications in disaster and emergency situations is a major factor expected to drive market revenue growth.
  • In addition, Mobile Satellite Services improves user efficiency, resulting in increased productivity, which is expected to drive market revenue growth during the forecast period.
  • Increasing demand for mobility and more advanced communications and related services is a major factor driving revenue growth of the market.
  • Emergen Research has segmented global Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) market on the basis of access type, service type, end-use, and region:

Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) Market Size to Reach USD 14.25 Billion in 2030 | Increasing Demand for More Advanced and Effective Navigation Solutions is a Key Factor Driving Industry Demand, says Emergen Research

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Friday, April 1, 2022

Increasing need for connectivity and communications in disaster and emergency situations is a major factor expected to drive market revenue growth.

Key Points: 
  • Increasing need for connectivity and communications in disaster and emergency situations is a major factor expected to drive market revenue growth.
  • In addition, Mobile Satellite Services improves user efficiency, resulting in increased productivity, which is expected to drive market revenue growth during the forecast period.
  • Increasing demand for mobility and more advanced communications and related services is a major factor driving revenue growth of the market.
  • Emergen Research has segmented global Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) market on the basis of access type, service type, end-use, and region:

Patient Movement Technology Pioneer Motient Enlists Amendola for Strategic PR and Media Relations Services

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Motient equips hospitals, hospital systems, healthcare networks, and ACOs with the tools and data required to ensure quality care and value in patient transfers.

Key Points: 
  • Motient equips hospitals, hospital systems, healthcare networks, and ACOs with the tools and data required to ensure quality care and value in patient transfers.
  • According to Motient president, Dallan Huff, "Amendola has proven to be a great partner.
  • They have already generated significant media coverage, paving the way to visibility, and thought leadership for Motient's important mission.
  • Motient, a pioneer in patient movement solutions, equips hospitals, hospital systems, healthcare networks, and ACOs with the tools and data required to ensure quality care and value in patient transfers.