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Canada’s largest and most reliable 5G network reaches even more cities and towns across Manitoba and Ontario
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In collaboration with InDro Robotics and the University of British Columbia, Rogers for Business continues on its 5G innovation path marking the first drone flight on 5G in the country
TORONTO, April 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Rogers Communications today announced it is expanding Canada’s largest and most reliable 5G network to now reach residents and businesses in Selkirk and Steinbach, Manitoba and St. Catharines, Ontario. Rogers 5G, powered exclusively by Ericsson, reaches 173 cities and towns nationwide offering 5G access to nearly half of Canada. As Rogers launches 5G across the country, it continues to prove the strength of its wireless and broadband networks, based on the latest network benchmarking report released today by Ookla
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For a third quarter in a row, Canada’s most trusted and most reliable wireless network delivers the most consistent speeds of any national carrier¹
Canada’s largest and most reliable 5G network ranks first for highest time spent on 5G
TORONTO, April 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) As reliable, consistent connectivity continues to play a critical role in Canadians’ lives, Rogers today announced that for the third quarter in a row, its mobile and fixed broadband networks keep delivering customers the most consistent speeds of any national wireless network or top internet provider in Canada as confirmed by Ookla
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Today Rogers also announced its participation in Communitech’s Future of Cities collaborative to develop 5G smart city solutions of the future. Smart cities are poised to change the way we live and work, contributing to the future efficiency and prosperity of our communities. 5G will play a critical role in enabling advanced applications such as traffic management for collision prevention, drone delivery, or energy efficient smart buildings. This collaborative brings together members of government, industry and academia to develop 5G smart city solutions for the cities of Waterloo and Brampton. This is part of Rogers multi-year partnership with Communitech to support the advancement of 5G innovation in Canada.
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Rogers 5G network, powered exclusively by Ericsson, will reach a total of 160 cities and towns across the country by the end of the week, offering 10x more coverage than any other carrier. Now customers in these locations on Rogers Infinite and Rogers for Business Shared Unlimited Data plans with compatible 5G devices will have access to this next generation wireless technology. More than 2.2 million Canadians are on 5G-ready Rogers Infinite unlimited data plans.
“We’re proud to continue growing our 5G footprint across the province, bringing world-class connectivity to even more communities in Alberta,” said Larry Goerzen, President of Alberta and Prairies, Rogers Communications. “Strong digital infrastructure and this next generation technology are critical to fuelling productivity and innovation in the future and will drive prosperity for our province and Canada.”