Ongoing network investments continue to
improve wireless service in communities across Metro
Vancouver
VANCOUVER, Oct. 31, 2018 /CNW/ - Today, Rogers
announced improved wireless service in Maple Ridge near the Abernathy Connector and
at Rupert Street and East 45th Avenue in Vancouver. Now, Rogers and Fido customers in
these busy areas will have a faster, more reliable and consistent
wireless experience than ever before.
"Our customers want high quality wireless access wherever they
are, whether it's working on the go, taking the dog for a walk at
the Westview Dog Park in the growing community of Maple Ridge, or staying connected while
strolling through Killarney Park in
Vancouver," said Rick Sellers, President, British Columbia at Rogers Communications. "We
are on the brink of the next generation of network technology, so
these wireless enhancements not only connect customers in Metro
Vancouver to the moments that matter most in their lives today, but
they also prepare our network for tomorrow."
With this network investment, Rogers and Fido customers in
Maple Ridge and Vancouver will be able to connect to more of
the things they love, whether that means streaming their favourite
videos, downloading work documents, posting on social media or even
just chatting with friends. Today's announcement is one of
several recent Rogers wireless investments in British Columbia including connection across
the full SkyTrain system and enhanced service in Witset,
Kelowna, Tsawwassen Mills,
Abbotsford, and on Vancouver
Island including Qualicum
Beach.
Rogers is currently working on a multi-year program to bring 5G
to Canadians and to drive Canada's economic growth.
Recently, Rogers announced plans to launch a national LTE-M network
to enable the next era of IoT solutions in Canada, as well as a 5G research partnership
with University of British Columbia,
and a national infrastructure agreement with Ericsson. Earlier this
year Rogers completed live 5G testing at Rogers Centre and is
currently testing 5G global standards. Rogers continues to upgrade
its 4.5G network with the latest 5G-ready technology to be ready
for 5G commercial deployment in 2020.
About Rogers
Rogers is a leading diversified Canadian
communications and media company. We are Canada's largest provider of wireless
communications services and one of Canada's leading providers of cable
television, high-speed Internet, information technology, and
telephony services to consumers and businesses. Through Rogers
Media, we are engaged in radio and television broadcasting, sports,
televised and online shopping, magazines, and digital media. Our
shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:
RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:
RCI).
SOURCE Rogers Communications Canada Inc. - English