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For Both Fixed and Mobile Satellite Systems

Ground Control has been working with Canadian businesses and organizations for mobile and stationary high-speed commercial grade Internet services since 2002.

Performance iDirect Satellite Internet Plans on Galaxy 18
Plans (Fixed or Mobile)	Transfer Speeds (download x upload)	In-Plan Monthly Transfer	Out-Of-Plan Overage Costs	Monthly Price (USD)
iDirect 3GB iDirect 3GB Max	3Mb Down x 1Mb Up 5Mb Down x 2Mb Up	3GB per month No FAP	$0.19 per MB	$399 $599
iDirect 9GB iDirect 9GB Max	3Mb Down x 1Mb Up 5Mb Down x 2Mb Up	9GB per month No FAP	$0.14 per MB	$599 $839
Why is "Premium Satellite" more expensive than Hughesnet or Wildblue? Answer
iDirect Unlimited	512 x 256 Kbps 1024 x 512 Kbps 2Mb Down x 1 Mb Up More Plans	Unlimited Usage	$0	$1063 $1963 $3668 More Plans
On-Demand Charged Per Day	3Mb Down x 1Mb Up 5Mb Down x 2 Mb Up	100 Kilobytes a day for idol use.	Unlimited use at $75 per day.	Info Link
On-Demand Charged Per MB	3Mb Down x 1Mb Up 5Mb Down x 2Mb Up	100 MB per month	$0.29 per MB	Info Link
iDirect X2	10Mb Down x 4Mb Up	Two dishes with service	See Link	Info Link
Video Streaming	2Mb x 2Mb Max	Unlimited Unshared 1:1 CIR	None	Info Link
VoIP Phone	20Kbps x 20Kbps	1000 minutes per month	$0.04	$49.95 Info Link
Emergency Organization Plans - Special pricing for any Emergency Organization
iDirect Mobile Emergency	3Mb Down x 1Mb Up 5Mb Down x 2Mb Up	Includes 10 calendar days unlimited use per month.	Add'l days billed at $59 or $69 per day	$279 $389
Other Plans	Ground Control has multiple plans for emergency service organizations.			Info Link
► A standard monthly $20 regulatory fee is required for all Canadian installations. ► All plans listed are high-performance 20:1 contention (or less!) for one or multiple user access. ► All plans are for one year term. Seasonal or month-to-month plans are available. ► All plans revert to month-to-month after initial term is completed. ► 5Mb x 2Mb plans require a .98Meter Dish with a 6 Watt BUC (transmitter) or larger. ► Video streaming over satellite is allowed on all plans except unlimited use plans. ► For stable video streaming above 600Kbps will require an iDirect 5100 series router ► Coverage maps are approximate EIRP signal strengths (measured in dBW). ► All speeds listed in Megabits per second (Mb or Mbps) or Kilobits per second (Kbps). ► Static IP's, VOIP Service, VPN Service, Private Networking and many other services available.

Galaxy-16 iDirect Plans - Canada Galaxy-16 has excellent signal strength for much of Canada
Plans (Fixed or Mobile)	Transfer Speeds	Transfer Allowance (Monthly FAP Rate)	Overage Costs	Monthly Price (USD)
Why is "Premium Satellite" more expensive than Hughesnet or Wildblue? Answer
iDirect 3GB	1Mb down .5 Mb up	3GB per month	$0.19 per MB	$399
iDirect 9GB	1Mb down .5 Mb up	9GB per month	$0.14 per MB	$599
iDirect 12GB	1Mb down .5 Mb up	12GB per month	$0.14 per MB	$849
iDirect 15GB	1Mb down .5Mb up	15GB per month	$0.14 per MB	$1199
iDirect 20GB	1Mb down .5Mb up	20GB per month	$0.12 per MB	$1999
iDirect 30GB	1Mb down .5Mb up	30GB per month	$0.10 per MB	$2899
iDirect 40GB	1Mb down .5Mb up	40GB per month	$0.10 per MB	$3899
iDirect Mobile Emergency Response Plan	1Mb down .5Mb up	Includes 10 - 24 Hr. periods unlimited use per month	Add'l days billed at $59 per day	$250
iDirect Unlimited	512 x 256 Kbps 512 x 512 Kbps 768 x 768 Kbps 1024 x 512 Kbps	Unlimited Usage	Unlimited Usage	$1063 $1460 $2059 $1963

► A standard monthly $20 regulatory fee is required for all Canadian installations.
► All plans listed are high-performance 20:1 contention (or less!) for one or multiple user access.
► All plans are for one year term. Seasonal or month-to-month plans are available.
► All plans revert to month-to-month after initial term is completed.
► Video streaming over satellite is allowed on all plans except unlimited use plans.
► For stable video streaming above 600Kbps will require an iDirect 5100 series router
► Coverage maps are approximate EIRP signal strengths (measured in dBW).
► All speeds listed in Megabits per second (Mb or Mbps) or Kilobits per second (Kbps).
► Static IP's, VOIP Service, VPN Service, Private Networking and many other services available.
► On Galaxy-16, (in Northern Canada), the 1.2 Meter dish will work within the 47.4 dBW range. Larger dishes are required for less than 47.4 dBW regions.

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How To Install A High-Performance Satellite System in Canada

		Step 1. Consider an iDirect Service Plan Ground Control has numerous service plans not listed, so please contact us for developing a service plan to your requirements.

		Step 2. Check Your Look Angle Prior to installation, you may need to see if your intended installation location has an obstacle in front of it that would block the satellite signal. This is common in downtown locations, or valleys with mountains and trees. Use this handy little tool to find out. More

		Step 3. Select Dish and Radio We have a variety of high-performance iDirect antennas and radios from .98 meter to 2.4 meter and from 3 Watt to a cloud busting 20 Watt radio. We can help you decide on which system is right for you.

		Step 4. Installation Time & Place Our certified VSAT installers in Canada will coordinate with your company to for an installation day. Installation normally takes one business day.

Other Optional Services

VOIP Phone Service
Each phone has its own number to make make and receive crystal clear calls over our satellite connection. More

VPN
Virtual Private Networking
If you require a VPN connection, Ground Control's network is compatible with many existing VPN devices. We also sell the Encore VPN box for a cost effective solution. More

Auto Acquire Antenna
A Semi-Mobile Satellite System
The TripleA Auto-Acquire Antenna makes any stationary satellite system motorized. This eliminates complicated installations, repointing, and makes a satellite system easily transported without a certified technician. Consider this option for your fixed satellite installations to reduce your long term use costs. More

BGAN Portable Broadband
The portable BGAN systems can fit inside of a laptop case and work world-wide for broadband speeds up to 492 Kbps. They also deliver crystal clear phone calls. Cost is about $6.50 (USD) per Megabyte transferred. This is the best solution for portable broadband connectivity. More

Satellite Telephone (& Data Phone)
The Iridium 9555 Satellite Telephone will work on 100% of the globe, and is easy to use as a standard cell phone. It also allows for low speed Internet connectivity with 2.5 to 10Kbps speeds at about $1.50 per minute. More

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