Tusass Advances Connectivity in Greenland With GreenSAT Satellite and Seabed Survey

Greenland’s telecommunications service provider Tusass is enhancing communication capabilities across the region. In recent announcements, Tusass revealed its progress with the deployment of the GreenSAT satellite and the commencement of a seabed survey along the coastline from Qaqortoq to Ilulissat. The last time you read about Tusass on TelecomTalk was in February.

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GreenSAT Satellite Advances Connectivity

In February 2023, Tusass was involved in the launch of the GreenSAT satellite, a geostationary satellite aimed at advancing communication infrastructure in East Greenland. Tusass announced that after around half a year of travel, the satellite is now ready for operational use. The company plans to switch satellite connections from the older system to GreenSAT by August 2023.

According to Tusass, the upgrade to GreenSAT requires ground stations in Ittoqqortoormiit and Tasiilaq to be made compatible with the new satellite. The process of upgrading the ground stations will commence in early August and is expected to last approximately 8-10 days.

However, the telco announced that during this period, there may be interruptions and reduced satellite capacity for all connections in East Greenland, with the exception of radio and TV services. To keep customers informed, Tusass will directly contact affected users via SMS one day before the upgrade begins.

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Seabed Survey for Strengthening Critical Infrastructure

In another development, Tusass announced that it secured funding support from the European Union for a crucial seabed survey. The survey aims to establish a redundant submarine cable that will connect Qaqortoq, Nuuk, and Aasiaat, with potential further exploration of a route to Ilulissat.