MetOcean Telematics® Awarded Iridium® Satellite Services Contract by Government of Canada
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (September 9, 2025) — MetOcean Telematics is proud to announce that we have been awarded a landmark contract with the Government of Canada through a competitive bidding process to provide Iridium satellite services and hardware. The contract will support a range of different land and maritime applications. Administered by Shared Services Canada (SSC), the agreement establishes MetOcean as an important supplier of Iridium communications capabilities for all federal agencies, both domestically and internationally
MetOcean will supply Iridium satellite voice and data airtime, hardware, and accessories, including offerings from more than 30 Iridium ecosystem partners, ensuring reliable, mission-critical communications for a wide range of government operations in even the most remote and extreme environments. Services including Iridium Short Burst Data® (SBD®) and Iridium Certus® will continue to enable diverse and evolving applications across commercial, scientific, government, and defence sectors worldwide.
This award marks a continued vote of confidence in MetOcean’s proven expertise and longstanding relationship with the Government of Canada. MetOcean was previously awarded a similar contract, and this new agreement reaffirms the trust and value placed in the company’s ability to deliver secure, reliable, and resilient satellite communications.
“We’ve proudly supported the Government of Canada with Iridium services for more than a decade now,” said Tony Chedrawy, CEO of MetOcean Telematics. “To be awarded a critical contract once again with the Government of Canada is a tremendous honour, and a testament to the strength of our team, our technology, and our commitment to Canadian federal operations at home and internationally.”
“Congratulations to the MetOcean team for once again winning this important contract,” said Tim Last, executive vice president, Sales and Marketing, Iridium. “Iridium Connected™ devices from MetOcean provide the Canadian government with weather-resilient L-band connectivity on land, sea, and in the air. Our longtime collaboration will continue to enable communication when it matters most—in Ottawa, above the Arctic Circle, or abroad.”
The Iridium satellite network offers truly global coverage, including the polar regions, making it uniquely suited to Canada’s expansive and diverse geography. From Arctic patrols to international peacekeeping, the Iridium network keeps Canadian government teams connected.
This new contract further strengthens MetOcean’s position as a global leader in satellite communication services, particularly within the defence sector and the growing emphasis on supporting IoT deployments and remote operations.
About MetOcean Telematics
Headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, MetOcean Telematics designs and manufactures industry-leading telematics and remote monitoring systems for military, environmental, IoT, and commercial SatCom markets. A leading global Iridium Satellite Value Added Reseller and Manufacturer, MetOcean provides innovative hardware, airtime services, and full lifecycle support for mission-critical and IoTdriven communications around the world. Empowering Data Connectivity – Everywhere.
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