- Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI) is expanding its TTC subway cellular network to remaining underground tunnels
- The telecommunications and media company has started the next phase of construction of its cellular network to expand 5G services and access to 911 to Canada’s largest transit system
- Rogers is expanding the network in phases to connect the remaining 36 kilometres of unconnected tunnels
- Rogers Communications opened trading at C$54.51 per share
Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI) is expanding its TTC subway cellular network to remaining underground tunnels in Toronto.
The telecommunications and media company announced Friday that it has started the next phase of construction of its cellular network to expand 5G services and access to 911 to Canada’s largest transit system.
Earlier this week, the expansion work began with TTC crews and Rogers expanding the network in phases to connect the remaining 36 kilometres of unconnected tunnels. When complete, the modernized and expanded 5G network will deliver wireless coverage with mobile voice and data services in all 75 stations and tunnels across Toronto’s subway system.
“Today’s announcement marks an important milestone in the expansion of cellular coverage to the rest of Toronto’s subway system,” Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said in a news release. “Transit riders and commuters deserve a safe TTC. Bringing 5G service to the unconnected tunnels is going to make a marked difference for transit users.”
In April 2023, the Canadian telecom giant acquired the cellular network in the TTC subway system from BAI Canada and intended to roll out 5G service and 911 access across the entire subway system. BAI’s aging 3G and 4G network reached only station platforms and concourses and a quarter of the tunnels and could not support the traffic from customers of the major carriers.
In August, Rogers introduced 5G in the busiest areas of the TTC subway for its customers and turned on 5G service in these areas for all riders in October.
Rogers Communications Inc. is a Canadian wireless, cable and media company that provides connectivity and entertainment.
Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI) opened trading at C$54.51 per share and has risen 1.51 per cent this week, but is down 8.92 per cent since this time last year.
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