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Solara Remote Data Delivery Backs Winnipeg's World Indigenous Business Forum as Prestige Sponsor

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Key takeaways

  • Solara Remote Data Delivery Inc. is a Prestige Sponsor of the World Indigenous Business Forum 2026 in Winnipeg, Canada.
  • The company is showcasing its Flare mobile satellite communicator, which operates on the Iridium satellite network.
  • President Tom Tessier said Solara has served Indigenous customers across Canada for 20 years.

Solara Remote Data Delivery Inc. is a Prestige Sponsor of the World Indigenous Business Forum 2026 in Winnipeg, Canada, where it is showcasing its Flare mobile satellite communicator. The company announced the sponsorship in a statement published by EIN Presswire. The Flare works on the Iridium satellite network, according to the company.

Solara's Flare Communicator at the Winnipeg Forum

Solara company profile describes the Flare as a mobile satellite communicator that enables mobile phones for satellite texting anywhere. The device is designed for users in remote and extreme environments, and the company says it provides direct transmission to and from users anywhere on earth via the Iridium satellite network.

"Solara has been serving Indigenous customers across Canada for 20 years. We are looking forward to creating new relationships with Indigenous leaders around the world looking to improve mobile communications for their communities and regions," said Tom Tessier, President of Solara.

"Solara is the ideal partner for bridging these communication gaps, since the Flare works anywhere in the world on the Iridium Satellite network," Tessier said.

The World Indigenous Business Forum 2026 in Winnipeg brings together Indigenous business leaders, organizations, entrepreneurs, and partners from around the world. The event focuses on Indigenous economic development, connecting entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and government leaders to foster partnerships and promote Indigenous-led business opportunities. The Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Inc., an Indigenous-run not-for-profit organization located in Winnipeg and incorporated in 2000, initiated the forum in partnership with leaders of host countries representing Indigenous communities. The most recent edition was held in Melbourne, Australia.

Solara's Indigenous Community Partnerships

According to akta.pro company records, Solara partnered with the Hunter Support Program in Kuujjuaq, Northern Quebec, in March 2023 to distribute subsidized Flare devices for Indigenous community safety on the land. The same records show the company signed a certification agreement with Skylo Technologies in March 2025 to become a global certified partner for 3GPP NB-NTN 5G satellite service, enabling next-generation Flare devices with seamless cellular-to-satellite roaming. Solara was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Winnipeg.

Satellite Connectivity Partnerships Across the Sector

Satlink, a Spanish satellite telecom specialist, agreed on October 20, 2026, to become an authorized reseller of Amazon Leo, bringing low Earth orbit satellite internet service to maritime customers, Telecompaper reported. Vodafone Romania and Salvamont developed a portable telecom system for remote mountain areas using a tethered drone carrying radio equipment, Telecompaper reported on October 23, 2026. Uzbekistan's Telecommunications Regulation Agency met with Viasat, Amazon Leo, Ericsson, and 77 Construction USA in Samarkand to discuss satellite internet, mobile networks, and cybersecurity, Uzdaily reported on October 22, 2026.

Forum Details

The World Indigenous Business Forum 2026 is being organized by a local committee in Winnipeg together with the Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Inc. More information about Solara's products is available at solaradata.com.

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