Rogers Welcomes All Riders to the TTC 5G Network
02 Ottobre 2023 - 1:30PM
Rogers Communications Inc. today announced that it has turned on 5G
service for transit riders in the busiest sections of the TTC
subway system.
To get the network ready for all riders on October 2,
Rogers conducted extensive testing, including live calls with
Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Morgan Rielly, who FaceTimed his
father while riding the subway underground. See video here.
Starting today, customers of all major Canadian wireless
carriers can connect to 5G and talk, text and stream in the
TTC subway system 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
“We are very pleased to bring 5G connectivity to all subway
riders,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO, Rogers. “Our team
has been working around the clock to introduce an immediate
solution so all riders can connect when travelling on the busiest
sections of the TTC subway system. I am so proud of our Rogers
technology team who continue to bring innovation, ingenuity, and
leading solutions to Canadians. Today’s announcement is
another milestone in our plan to make wireless services available
throughout the entire subway system.”
“Our dedicated team of technologists designed
and introduced an immediate solution that added capacity, so
Bell and Telus could join the network,” said Ron McKenzie, Chief
Technology and Information Officer, Rogers. “For over 10 years,
subway riders have been without mobile phone services and the
Rogers team is pleased to step up and make 5G a reality for all
riders today.”
In April, Rogers acquired the cellular network in the TTC subway
system from the previous operator BAI Canada and committed to
invest hundreds of millions of dollars to roll out 5G service
and more reliable 911 access across all 75 subway stations and to
nearly 80 kilometres of track. Today’s announcement marks the next
phase in the plan to modernize the network. The previous
network could not support all TTC riders and coverage was extremely
limited. Since acquiring the network, Rogers
has worked closely with the TTC to increase its cellular
capacity and improve the quality of services to
support traffic for all riders.
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.com1-844-226-1338
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