Canada’s First and Largest 5G Network Expands to Manitoba
November 20 2020 - 8:00AM
Rogers Communications today announced that it has turned on its 5G
service on Canada’s most trusted and reliable network¹ in Winnipeg
and Brandon, Manitoba.
Customers in these locations on Rogers Infinite and Rogers for
Business Shared Unlimited Data plans with compatible 5G
devices will now have access to this next generation wireless
technology. More than 2.2 million Canadians are on 5G-ready Rogers
Infinite unlimited data plans.
Including these communities, Rogers 5G network powered by
Ericsson, now reaches a total of 134 cities and towns across the
country offering 10x more coverage than any other carrier. See full
5G coverage map here.
“The arrival of 5G in Manitoba will change the way we live, work
and do business here,” said Larry Goerzen, President of Prairies
and Alberta, Rogers Communications. “5G represents a massive
technological transformation that will connect everything in our
world from people and machines, to homes and cities. Beyond that,
strong digital infrastructure and this next generation technology
are critical to fuel productivity and innovation in the future as
we reset the competitive landscape in Manitoba and for Canada,
globally.”
5G will introduce new capabilities that are significantly more
advanced than previous generations of wireless technology. Over the
next several years, 5G will transform businesses and industries
with increased speed and capacity, more efficient use of spectrum
and lower latency. 5G will also support a massive increase in the
number of connected devices that require near instantaneous access
for applications like augmented and virtual reality, smart cities,
robotics and driverless vehicles.
“On behalf of the Manitoba government, we welcome the expansion
of Rogers 5G network into Winnipeg and Brandon, along with the
benefits it will bring to our economy and communities,” said Hon.
Ralph Eichler, Manitoba Minister of Economic Development and
Training. “This expansion will bring new technology to our
businesses and contribute to Manitoba’s long-term
competitiveness.”
In addition to providing Canadians with the latest technology,
wireless industry investments in 5G networks are expected to
contribute an estimated $40 billion annually to the country’s
economy and 250,000 permanent new jobs by 2026.³
“We are extremely pleased to see business investment in our
Province towards more robust technology for individuals and
businesses alike and we’re specifically thrilled to see Brandon
included in Rogers map of 5G communities,” said Mayor of Brandon,
Rick Chrest.
Rogers has invested over $30 billion over the past 35 years to
build Canada’s most trusted and reliable wireless network.1 In
2020, the company was awarded the best wireless network in Canada
for the second year in a row by umlaut, the global leader in mobile
network testing and benchmarking. Rogers is also ranked number one
in the West, including Manitoba, and Ontario in the J.D. Power 2020
Canada Wireless Network Quality Study. A recent 2020 Ookla
Speedtest report found Rogers wireless network delivers the most
consistent speeds of any national wireless network in Canada.
About RogersRogers is a proud Canadian company
dedicated to making more possible for Canadians each and every day.
Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio station, CHFI,
in 1960. We have grown to become a leading technology and media
company that strives to provide the very best in wireless,
residential, sports, and media to Canadians and Canadian
businesses. 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). If you want to find out more about us, visit
about.rogers.com.
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1 Most Reliable based on umlaut performance benchmark audit of
Canadian mobile networks, June 2020; Most Trusted based on total
wireless subscribers2 Largest based on total square kilometers of
Rogers 5G coverage compared to published coverage of other national
networks3 https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/PDF-112/Accenture-Accelerating-5G-in-Canada-PoV-2019.pdf#zoom=50
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