Ground Control has been working with Canadian businesses and organizations for mobile and stationary high-speed commercial grade Internet services since 2002.
Canada Performance iDirect Satellite Internet Plans on Galaxy 18
► All plans listed are high-performance 10:1 to 20:1 contention or less! Speed is what we are all about.
► Optional 1:1 CIR available at any speed with any service plan. Good for VoIP, or other required application.
► 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.
► Use your existing satellite equipment with Ground Control.
► All service goes through our California teleport - 24 x 7 monitoring, power backup - multiple fiber paths.
► 1 Static IP included with all accounts. Additional Static IPs are available.
► 5 Mbps x 2 Mbps plans require a .98 meter dish or larger with a minimum 6 watt BUC (transmitter).
► Video streaming over satellite is allowed on all plans except unlimited use plans.
► Coverage maps are approximate signal service areas.
► All speeds listed in Megabits per second (Mb or Mbps) or Kilobits per second (Kb or Kbps).
► VOIP Service, VPN Service, Private Networking and many other services are available. Please Call.
Popular Equipment Solutions
iDirect Satellite Dish Systems - Complete Kits
Our most popular fixed satellite solution uses the iNFINITI 3100 satellite gateway connected to our 1.2 or 1.8 Meter satellite dish with a 4 or 6 watt BUC (transmitter) on a Non-Penetrating mount.
This is everything needed to create a working high-speed connection except for the installation that requires a certified installer. Photos
Online Installation Certification - $300 plus toolbag (if tools are not owned) Avoid the cost of installation by taking our online Installation Training & Certification course. Certified installers can assemble, point, and activate a satellite communication systems with Ground Control. The advantage of being a certified installer is no installation costs, or costly repointing (such as after a storm), or moving of a system to a new location. Please note that certification is offered only to those who are purchasing a Ground Control system.
Ground Control does require the enrollee own (or have access to) certain specialized satellite pointing tools. Enrollees may also purchase our certified installer tool bag that includes the tools necessary for satellite system installations.
VOIP Phones & Phone Service $49.95 a month for 1000 minutes
Super low-latency (500 milliseconds) with a "local" number to make and receive crystal clear calls over our iDirect satellite service. more
Other Services & Equipment
Case Based Solution A Portable .98 or 1.2 Meter Satellite Dish Consider having a portable Case-Based mobile satellite system and store it until you require it. This solution is easily mounted on a roof of a building, or on top of a vehicle roof rack. more
T-100 Communications Trailer A Mobile - Transportable Hotspot Ground Control manufactures the Toughsat T-100 Satellite Communications Trailer to create a half mile (.82 Kilometers) wireless access point. An instant communications portal for any event. more Price - $24,999 (no installation required)
VPNVirtual Private Networking If you require a VPN, Ground Control's network will be compatible with many existing VPN solutions. We also sell the Encore series VPN for a cost effective solution. more
Carry Portable Internet & Phone
Portable BGAN terminals will fit inside of a laptop case and deliver 492 Kbps of broadband speed as well as high quality phone over satellite communication. The hardened case is excellent for all weather operation in extreme environments. more
Satellite Phones with Internet
All of our satellite phones are capable of low-speed Interned connections. Ground Control offers the most popular brands along with service plans that we support globally 24-7. more
Fixed Satellite Telephone
The IsatPhone Link from Inmarsat is fixed location satellite telephone with a high-performance external antenna. more
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.
