Freedom Mobile Expands Network Coverage With the Deployment of 700 MHz Spectrum
October 09 2018 - 11:23AM
Shaw Communications Inc. today announced that Freedom Mobile has
begun enabling its recently-acquired Band 13 700 MHz spectrum,
starting in Calgary — improving network coverage and providing
subscribers with enhanced indoor LTE coverage.
“Freedom Mobile’s Extended Range LTE leverages Band 13 700 MHz
spectrum to provide customers with farther-reaching coverage and
stronger indoor wireless reception than anything we’ve been able to
offer to date,” said Paul McAleese, President, Wireless, Shaw
Communications. “The deployment of additional spectrum is our
latest step in creating an improved wireless experience that
includes seamless connectivity, the latest handsets, and the
high-speed LTE data plans that our customers are looking for.”
Shaw closed the acquisition of 700 MHz and 2500 MHz wireless
spectrum licences from Quebecor Media Inc. in July 2017, enabling
Freedom Mobile to progressively enhance its network in Southern
Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.
The introduction of Extended Range LTE comes soon after Freedom
Mobile’s rollout of Voice over LTE (VoLTE), which is now available
nationally on select LG, Samsung, Sony, Motorola and Alcatel
devices purchased directly from Freedom Mobile. This rollout will
continue with additional Freedom Mobile handsets in the coming
months, including eligible Apple devices. With Extended Range LTE
and VoLTE, customers can expect to experience:
- Faster call setup, reducing the time it takes for a dialed call
to connect and begin ringing,
- Simultaneous voice and data LTE, so customers can use
high-speed LTE data while on a call,
- Seamless switching between Voice over Wi-Fi and Voice over LTE
without dropping the call,
- Enhanced indoor network reception,
- Expanded outdoor LTE coverage.
In addition, as part of its commitment to provide customers with
an enhanced wireless experience, Freedom Mobile also launched Rich
Communication Services (RCS), a protocol that allows Android
customers to start group chats, see when someone is typing, and
view read receipts by transmitting messages over a data
connection.
More information about Freedom Mobile’s network and experience
enhancements can be found at freedommobile.ca/coverage.
Freedom Mobile Inc. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of
Shaw Communications.
About ShawShaw Communications Inc. is a leading
Canadian connectivity company. The Wireline division consists of
Consumer and Business services. Consumer serves residential
customers with broadband Internet, Shaw Go WiFi, video and digital
phone. Business provides business customers with Internet, data,
WiFi, digital phone and video services. The Wireless division
provides wireless voice and LTE-Advanced data services through an
expanding and improving mobile wireless network infrastructure.
Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges and
is included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index (Symbol: TSX - SJR.B,
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Caution Regarding Forward Looking
StatementsStatements included in this news release that
are not historic constitute forward looking statements within the
meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements include, but
are not limited to: statements related to the deployment of the
Band 13 700 MHz spectrum improving network coverage, providing
further-reaching coverage and stronger indoor wireless reception;
and statements related to expected customer experience with
Extended Range LTE and VoLTE. These statements are based on
assumptions made by Shaw that it believes are appropriate and
reasonable in the circumstances. There is the risk that one or more
of these assumptions will not prove to be accurate. Undue reliance
should not be placed on any forward-looking statement. Except as
required by law, Shaw disclaims any obligation to update any
forward-looking statement.
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