First wireless carrier in Canada to offer coast-to-coast satellite coverage

Satellite coverage will ensure public safety and expand our service offering over time

TORONTO, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications Inc. announced today that it is partnering with Lynk Global to test and implement satellite phone connectivity across the country to ensure people here Have access to a wireless connection no matter where you are.

In 2024, Rogers will begin expanding satellite phone coverage to Canada’s most remote areas and rural areas not served by any wireless network. Initially offering only text messaging, the service will expand to include voice and data over time, allowing any Canadian to reach 911 with a 4G and 5G compatible smartphone.

“From subway systems in Canada’s largest cities to cell towers in space serving communities up north, Rogers is the first company to offer Canadians the best and most comprehensive wireless networks in the home to keep them safe and connected hold,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO of Rogers. In an emergency, every second counts. That’s one of the reasons we’re investing in the latest infrastructure to ensure every Canadian who dials 911 is calling the right place nationwide. »

Today’s announcement follows the company’s investment to provide Canadians with the largest wireless 5G network, serving more than 2,000 communities. Thanks to its transformative merger with Shaw, Rogers now provides coast-to-coast national landline and fiber optic Internet access to nearly 70% of homes across the country.

Rogers is committed to improving public safety through its investments in the national network. Specifically, the company is committed to providing TTC users with access to wireless and 911 service throughout the Toronto subway system and expanding wireless coverage along routes from Canada. With a view to providing nationwide satellite phone coverage, Rogers has successfully completed technical tests with Lynk satellites in remote areas of British Columbia and is now preparing to begin a phase of testing in Atlantic provinces.

“Greater availability of cellular service is essential to improve the safety of people living and traveling in remote and rural areas of British Columbia and across Canada where there is no network access,” said Lisa Beare, Secretary of Citizen Services. This initiative is part of our government’s effort to improve reliable connectivity and cellular coverage along highways to facilitate emergency communications, keep people safe and improve emergency response. When completed, this innovative new project to deliver services in our province’s most difficult-to-reach areas will increase safety for the public and first responders in British Columbia and nationally. »

“Everyone deserves access to seamless connectivity and emergency services, no matter where you live. That’s why Lynk is excited to partner with Rogers to offer Canadians seamless wireless coverage,” said Charles Miller, CEO and co-founder of Lynk. With a large volume of frequency bands in the country and nationwide wireless networks, Rogers is the ideal partner for Lynk. We look forward to working with the Rogers team to ensure every Canadian in an emergency can call 911 or connect to the network wherever they are. »

Rogers and its satellite network operator partners will work closely with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Public Safety Canada, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and first responders to obtain regulatory approvals and implement this technology in Canada.

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About Rogers

Rogers is Canada’s leading provider of wireless, cable and media services, providing connectivity and entertainment services to consumers and businesses across Canada. Rogers shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbols RCI.A and RCI.B and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol RCI. Visit rogers.com or investors.rogers.com for more information.

About Lynk

Lynk is the world’s only patented, proven, and commercially licensed system that enables direct satellite communications from a standard cell phone. Lynk is currently testing its services in over 20 countries and has over 30 agreements with mobile network operators. Today, Lynk is the only company in the world to have successfully delivered text messages via an orbiting satellite using standard, unmodified mobile devices. From launch, Lynk will enable two-way emergency messaging, emergency cellular service, and classic text messaging on any phone worldwide. By partnering with Lynk under a simple roaming agreement, a mobile network operator will be able to drive new revenue into untapped markets, provide subscribers with security through ubiquitous connectivity, and pave the way to economic prosperity for billions of people around the world . To learn more, visit www.lynk.world or follow the company on Twitter (@lynktheworld).

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