Telesat Canada and Hughes Network Systems. (introducing new digital satellite broadcast information service, called DirecPC, on October 1, 1995, in Canada)(Technology)(Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, September, 1995 by Dickson, Glen

Telesat Canada and Hughes Network Systems have introduced DirecPC, the digital satellite broadcast information service, in Canada. DirecPC offers fast delivery of data via Telesat Anik satellites to desktop PCs using a small dish antenna and receiver kit created by Hughes. The service, to be marketed by Telesat, will begin Oct.

1, allowing subscribers to access live video feeds, new computer software and Internet files at up to 12 megabits per second.