What satellites does Bell use?

[Kevin17]

I need to adjust my dish. Only getting 80%. When using a satellite pointing app I need to know the satellites Bell uses.

[WelshTerrier · Accepted solution]

Good day.

The two satellites are owned and operated by Telesat Canada. Bell's uplink site is located in North York, Toronto, Ontario. Nimiq 4, located at 82° W primarily serves Bell's high-definition television content. Nimiq 6, located at 91.1°W primarily serves Bell's standard-definition television and radio content.

Bell's current satellite is in a Southeastern direction from the Western Provinces, Southerly from the Prairies, and Southwesterly from the Maritimes. To get a direction from a compass, set it on a flat, non-metal surface and rotate it until “North” is indicated on the dial under the needle.

Enjoy.

[BigTuna · Accepted solution]

As of Sept 2025, only Nimiq 91 is in service. The 82 satellite is now offline.

[quickoperator · Accepted solution]

I confirm, Nimiq 4 at 82 is now completely gone from receivers when you do a check switch (6,1,1) or System Info (6,1,3). All channels is now only on Nimiq 6 at 91