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Most people take their internet for granted—until it fails. Then, it suddenly becomes the most important thing in their lives. The answer for remote areas in Canada has been Starlink for the last few years. It was easy. It worked. But then the U.S. threatened to slap a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, and Canada probably will retaliate. Suddenly, Starlink wasn’t looking like such a safe bet.
Ontario saw the problem first. Doug Ford’s government threatened to cancel a $100 million contract with SpaceX, saying they weren’t going to send money to a company whose home country was hitting Canada with tariffs. It wasn’t just politics. It was practical. If the U.S. decided to escalate trade restrictions, relying on Starlink could mean waking up one day and finding that a critical communications network had become a casualty of the dispute.
That leaves a question: what now? For many Canadian businesses and government agencies, the answer is Eutelsat OneWeb .
Why OneWeb?
The biggest reason is simple: OneWeb isn’t American. It’s backed by the British and French governments. That means it isn’t tangled up in U.S. trade policies. If the U.S. and Canada get into another economic spat, OneWeb won’t be affected.
That alone makes it a safer choice. But there’s more to it than that.
OneWeb Works
OneWeb’s LEO satellite network isn’t just an alternative— it’s a strong competitor for enterprise businesses and Government departments. It offers low-latency, high-speed internet with coverage that spans the entire country. And Galaxy Broadband handles OneWeb’s network inside Canada, which means Canadian infrastructure stays under Canadian control.
Security matters. That’s why OneWeb is already being used by the RCMP and other government agencies for secure communications. For industries like mining, oil and gas, and construction—where being offline isn’t an option—having a reliable, resilient network is critical.
The Smartest Play: Multi-LEO
The best solution isn’t about choosing Starlink or OneWeb. It’s about using both. A multi-LEO setup gives businesses and government agencies redundancy. If one network goes down—whether due to policy shifts or technical issues—the other keeps things running. That’s not just a backup plan. It’s insurance against disruption.
A dual-network approach also improves performance. Load balancing between Starlink and OneWeb prevents congestion. High-bandwidth applications run smoothly. Latency stays low. That’s the kind of reliability enterprises need.
Having two networks in play also means flexibility. Some businesses may prefer OneWeb as their primary network and use Starlink as a backup, while others may want the reverse. The point is that no single provider should hold all the control over a company’s ability to operate. A multi-LEO setup gives businesses that freedom.
And let’s not forget disaster recovery. When natural disasters, outages, or cyberattacks happen, redundancy is essential. If Starlink is unavailable due to political issues, companies relying on it will be left scrambling. A diversified approach means that no single point of failure can take a business offline.
The Trade War Made This an Easy Decision
Until now, Starlink had a big advantage: it was the best option. That’s no longer true. With OneWeb offering similar performance and avoiding the risks of trade disputes, Canadian companies and agencies have an easy choice.
OneWeb doesn’t just avoid the tariff problem—it eliminates it. Businesses are protecting themselves from the next sudden economic shift by choosing a provider that isn’t tied to U.S. policies. That’s not just about avoiding headaches. It’s about making sure connectivity is never a problem.
And it’s not just about the present. The U.S.-Canada relationship has been unpredictable. While tariffs and trade wars come and go, the need for reliable internet is permanent. Betting on a politically entangled solution is risky. With OneWeb, companies don’t have to worry about whether the next election or international dispute will upend their operations.
This shift is bigger than just one province potentially canceling a contract. It’s a sign of what’s coming. More Canadian enterprises will start looking at their internet providers with the same scrutiny that governments do. They’ll ask, “What happens if the U.S. decides to change the rules again?” If the answer is, “We lose our internet,” that’s a problem that needs to be fixed before it happens.
What to Do Now
If you’re relying on Starlink in Canada, now is the time to rethink your setup. OneWeb is available. It’s reliable. And Galaxy Broadband is here to make the transition seamless .
- Talk to Galaxy: Learn how OneWeb can fit your business needs.
- Test the Network: See how a dual-LEO approach improves reliability.
- Move Forward with a Resilient Solution: Get ahead of the next trade dispute before it becomes a problem.
- Plan for the Long Term: The future of global trade is uncertain. Your connectivity shouldn’t be.
The situation has changed. It’s time to adapt. OneWeb isn’t just an alternative anymore—it’s the smart move. If internet is essential to your business, relying on a single provider that’s at the center of a trade war doesn’t make sense. A diversified approach does.
And in an environment where trade tensions can shift overnight, the smartest businesses won’t wait until they’re forced to change. They’ll act now, before the problem becomes unavoidable.
