Xplore Inc. Launches Jupiter 3 Satellite for High-Speed Rural Internet in Canada

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Canadian rural internet provider Xplore Inc. is gearing up to offer faster satellite internet services to remote locations following the launch of the Jupiter 3 satellite into space. The New Brunswick-based telecommunications company aims to provide an alternative to SpaceX's Starlink service. Xplore's new broadband offering promises speeds of 100 megabits per second, twice as fast as its current satellite internet maximum speed. The service will include professional installation, no upfront hardware costs, and 24/7 customer support. Jupiter 3, launched by Hughes Network Systems, is said to be the highest-capacity satellite and will be undergoing testing before its service launch. While specific pricing and availability details are forthcoming, the coverage map is expected to encompass most inhabited areas in Canada. This move is seen as an attempt by Xplore to compete with SpaceX's Starlink service, which offers high-speed internet to Canadians, particularly in rural areas. Xplore's Jupiter 3 service is expected to offer more reliable connectivity for rural customers, as it relies on geostationary satellites rather than low-earth orbit satellites like Starlink. However, geostationary satellites might have higher latency due to their higher altitudes.