Rogers and Lynk Complete Historic Satellite-to-Mobile Phone Call in Canada
December 14 2023 - 7:00AM
Rogers and Lynk Global, Inc. today announced they completed
Canada’s first successful satellite-to-mobile phone call using
Samsung S22 smartphones. The call took place in historic Heart’s
Content, where the world’s first transatlantic telegraph cable took
place between Canada and Ireland over 150 years ago. The two
companies also tested SMS, data and emergency alerting services.
“We’re bringing coverage to Canada’s most remote areas to
improve public safety and to connect communities that aren’t
connected today,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO, Rogers.
“We’re proud to work with Lynk to bring Canadians the very latest
global technology that will give them access to 911 and wireless
services.”
Technology available on existing smartphonesThe
phone call was made between Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland
and Labrador, and a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Search
and Rescue Association using Lynk’s low-earth orbit (LEO)
satellites and Rogers national wireless spectrum. Wireless spectrum
ensures this technology works on existing smartphones so customers
don’t need to install customized apps or not yet available
hardware.
“Newfoundland and Labrador is a vast, largely rural province,
and connectivity is an important issue for us,” said the Honourable
Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador. “As
Premier, I am excited about the breakthrough technology Rogers is
testing to improve network coverage and the safety of people in our
province and across the country.”
Rogers to launch satellite-to-mobile phone technology in
2024Rogers will launch satellite-to-mobile phone
technology in 2024, starting with SMS texting, mass notifications
and machine-to-machine AI applications, and then expand the service
to include voice and data services quickly thereafter. This new
technology will deliver wireless services to the country’s most
remote wilderness, national parks and rural highways.
“The Lynk team is proud to showcase a comprehensive range
of Sat2Phone capabilities with Rogers, including data, voice,
messaging, and mass notifications,” says Charles Miller, co-founder
and CEO, Lynk. “Our mission is aligned with Rogers’ deep commitment
to ensure connectivity for all Canadians no matter where
they live, work, and travel. We are excited to be on this journey
towards commercial service with Rogers.”
Rogers is committed to improving public safety through its
national network investments. This includes the company’s
commitment to bring 5G wireless service and 911 access throughout
the entire Toronto subway system for all TTC riders and extend
wireless coverage along Canada’s remote highways. The company also
continues to invest to bring Canadians the largest and most
reliable 5G network, which now covers more than 2,200
communities.
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.
About LynkLynk is the world’s only patented,
proven, commercially-licensed, and operational
satellite-direct-to-standard-mobile-phone system. Today, Lynk is
unique in allowing commercial subscribers to send and receive text
messages to and from space, via standard unmodified mobile devices.
Our service has been demonstrated in over 20 countries, and is
currently being deployed commercially, based on >30 MNO
commercial service contracts covering >50 countries. Lynk is
currently providing cell broadcast (emergency) alerts, and two-way
SMS messaging, and will launch voice and mobile broadband services
in the future. By partnering with Lynk via a simple roaming
agreement, a mobile network operator opens the door to new revenue
in untapped markets, gives subscribers peace of mind with
ubiquitous connectivity, and provides a pathway to economic
prosperity for billions. For more information,
visit www.lynk.world or follow @lynktheworld.
For more information:
Rogers Communications, media@rci.rogers.com, 1-844-226-1338
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