Rogers Launches 5G Service on the TTC’s Downtown U
23 Agosto 2023 - 12:00PM
Rogers Communications Inc. today announced that its customers
can now talk, text and stream on 5G in tunnels and stations in the
busiest sections of Toronto’s TTC subway. Rogers also upgraded the
cellular network, providing all riders with more reliable access to
911 service in these areas as part of its phased network upgrade
and expansion work.
Starting today, Rogers customers can connect to Rogers 5G on the
subway in the following areas:
- On Line 1: All stations and tunnels in the
Downtown U; plus Spadina and Dupont stations
- On Line 2: Thirteen stations from Keele to
Castle Frank; plus the tunnels between St. George and Yonge
stations
All TTC riders in these areas also now have more reliable access
to 911 service.
“Toronto is a world-class city and TTC riders deserve a transit
system with world-class cellular service,” said Tony Staffieri,
President and CEO, Rogers. “That’s why Rogers stepped up to do
what’s right for Toronto transit riders. We’re working hard to
modernize and expand the network so all riders can reliably access
911 and connect to 5G everywhere across the subway system,
including underground. Today is an important milestone, and we’re
just getting started.”
Since acquiring BAI Canada just a few months ago, Rogers has
been working closely with the TTC to upgrade the legacy cellular
infrastructure to support all wireless operators in Toronto, while
continuing to provide service to Freedom Mobile customers. Rogers
is modernizing the wireless network with fibre, new radio equipment
and more spectrum bands to provide 5G connectivity and improve the
quality of the 3G/4G network.
"TTC and Rogers staff worked hard to make this happen quickly
and I look forward to the full build out being completed with all
wireless carriers signing on to the network. Today’s announcement
is a significant milestone in Rogers’ commitment to bringing
modern, high-speed connectivity to the TTC subway system,” said
Rick Leary, CEO, Toronto Transit Commission. “Along with dialing
911, customers should remember that they should continue to push
the Yellow Emergency Strip in case of an emergency on the subway
system."
Rogers is investing hundreds of millions to roll out 5G
connectivity and 911 access across all 75 subway stations and
nearly 80 kilometres of track. Today, TTC riders with any mobile
provider can call 911 only where the cellular network exists – on
station platforms, concourses, and approximately 25% of the
tunnels. The previously existing network could not handle text,
voice and data traffic from the major carriers.
About Rogers Communications Inc.Rogers is
Canada’s leading wireless, cable and media company that provides
connectivity and entertainment to Canadian consumers and businesses
across the country. Rogers shares are publicly traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York
Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For more information, please visit:
rogers.com or investors.rogers.com.
For more information: media@rci.rogers.com
1-844-226-1338
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
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