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Rogers Turns on 5G Service for Its Customers at All TTC Subway Stations

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Friday, November 17, 2023

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TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced that it turned on 5G service for Rogers customers at all remaining stations in the TTC subway system, along with the tunnel of the Vaughan extension between Sheppard West and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations. It also added more reliable 911 access for all riders at these new locations.

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TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced that it turned on 5G service for Rogers customers at all remaining stations in the TTC subway system, along with the tunnel of the Vaughan extension between Sheppard West and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations.
“We’re now transitioning to the next critical phase of the project, expanding 5G coverage to connect the remaining 36 kilometers of track.”
Since launching Rogers 5G on the TTC subway in August, Rogers customers used over 411 terabytes of data while riding the subway.
In April, Rogers acquired the cellular network in the TTC subway system from 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 all tunnels.
In August, Rogers introduced 5G in the busiest areas of the TTC subway for its customers and turned on 5G service for all riders in October.

Rogers Welcomes All Riders to the TTC 5G Network

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Monday, October 2, 2023

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TORONTO, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. today announced that it has turned on 5G service for transit riders in the busiest sections of the TTC subway system.

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TORONTO, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. today announced that it has turned on 5G service for transit riders in 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.
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.

Rogers Launches 5G Service on the TTC’s Downtown U

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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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.

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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.
“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.
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.
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.

Rogers Communications Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

2 Guidance ranges presented include the results of the acquired Shaw business from and after the closing on April 3, 2023.

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2 Guidance ranges presented include the results of the acquired Shaw business from and after the closing on April 3, 2023.
Announced plans to modernize and expand the cellular network in the Toronto subway system (TTC) through the acquisition of BAI Communications' Canadian operations (BAI Canada) on April 24, 2023.
As a result of the Shaw Transaction closing this quarter, our debt leverage ratio has increased to 5.14 as at June 30, 2023.
We also returned $252 million in dividends to shareholders this quarter and we declared a $0.50 per share dividend on July 25, 2023.

Rogers Steps Up to Bring 5G Full Services to TTC Subway, Including 911 Calling

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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TORONTO, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. today announced a plan to bring full 5G connectivity services to Toronto’s entire subway system, including access to 911 for all riders.

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TORONTO, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. today announced a plan to bring full 5G connectivity services to Toronto’s entire subway system, including access to 911 for all riders.
With this acquisition, Rogers will now be able to undertake the investments required to build a comprehensive and reliable 5G network to the entire TTC subway system.
This commitment is particularly important to ensure access to 911 services across the entire subway system.
Today, TTC users with any mobile provider can call 911 only where the cellular network exists – on station platforms, concourses, and approximately 25% of the tunnels.