Rogers to expand Canada's first LTE network to Toronto
August 30 2011 - 9:58AM
PR Newswire (Canada)
TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2011 /CNW/ -- Five LTE wireless devices coming
this fall TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2011 /CNW/ - Rogers Communications Inc.
announced today the next phase of its commercial launch of Canada's
first Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, bringing the latest global
wireless technology to Canada's largest city - Toronto on September
28, 2011. Rogers was the first carrier to introduce LTE to
Canadians with its Ottawa launch on July 7, 2011. "Ottawa residents
are already enjoying the benefits of Canada's fastest network
technology - now Torontonians can begin the countdown to LTE and a
whole new wireless experience," said John Boynton, Executive Vice
President and Chief Marketing Officer. "LTE is the latest example
of how Rogers continues to bring the world's best and newest
innovations to Canadians first." Rogers also announced customers in
Toronto and Ottawa can be among the first in the world to
experience LTE wireless devices when the company continues to roll
out its LTE product line this fall. It includes: the
Samsung Galaxy S II LTE Smartphone; the LTE Rocket™ mobile hotspot
(Sierra Wireless AirCard® 754S); Rogers LTE Rocket(TM) stick (now
available in Ottawa); LTE Tablet from a leading manufacturer; and
the previously announced HTC Smartphone. LTE is a next generation
technology that will enable unparalleled connectivity, giving
customers a mobile broadband experience similar to what they
currently experience at home and at work. This next-generation
mobile speed will create a better experience for customers using
highly-interactive applications like multi-player gaming and rich
multi-media communications. It will deliver more usage capacity,
which means more users can simultaneously access the network at top
speeds without affecting overall network performance. This year,
Rogers will have LTE devices capable of maximum theoretical
download speeds of up to 100 Mbps. Today, devices are capable of
downloading up to 75 Mbps and Ottawa LTE customers are experiencing
typical download speeds ranging from 12 Mbps to 25 Mbps. These
speeds are significantly faster than those Canadians experience on
any other wireless network. As device selection evolves, maximum
theoretical download speeds on the Rogers network will increase to
up to 150 Mbps. "This is an example of how we continue to bring the
world's best and newest innovations to our customers and Canadians
to be first to enjoy a faster and superior mobile experience with
any one of our LTE devices," said John Boynton. "Rogers' LTE
network and devices will redefine the way we work, play and
communicate." Starting today, Rogers customers in Toronto and
Ottawa can reserve a selection of LTE wireless devices through the
new Rogers Reservation System at www.rogers.com/lte. Rogers was the
first Canadian carrier to start conducting technical trials last
fall, followed by the commitment to a multiyear deployment that
began with Canada's first LTE launch in Ottawa in July 2011. Rogers
LTE will expand to Montreal and Vancouver this fall. The launch of
LTE reinforces Rogers' proud history of innovative firsts and
commitment to investing to build Canada's digital future. Rogers
was the first carrier in North America to launch an HSPA+ network;
the first carrier in Canada to launch GSM; the first in the world
to launch the BlackBerry; and the first in Canada to launch both
the Android and the iPhone. Canadians can learn more about Rogers'
LTE network by visiting www.rogers.com/lte. To find out when LTE is
coming to your area, sign up at www.IwantmyLTE.ca. About the
company: Rogers is a diversified public Canadian communications and
media company. We are Canada's largest provider of wireless voice
and data communications services and one of Canada's leading
providers of cable television, high-speed Internet and telephony
services. Through Rogers Media we are engaged in radio and
television broadcasting, televised shopping, magazines and trade
publications, and sports entertainment. We are publicly traded on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New
York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For further information about the
Rogers group of companies, please visit www.rogers.com. Image with
caption: "John Boynton, Rogers Executive Vice President and Chief
Marketing Officer, announced today that Rogers will expand Canada's
first LTE network to Toronto on September 28, 2011. (CNW
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