Rogers starts satellite-to-mobile service in Canada

The first wireless provider offers all Canadians the next generation of the next generation

Invites all Canadians to join the beta for free

Covers 2.5 times more square km

Your phone automatically connects in areas without a mobile phone service

Toronto (July 15, 2025)-Rogers started Rogers Satellite today, a new satellite-to-mobile-text-messaging service for all Canadians. With Rogers Satellite, Rogers now covers over 5.4 million square kilometers – that is more than 2.5 times more than any other Canadian wireless service provider.

“We are proud to present this groundbreaking technology so that Canadians remain safe and connected in more places,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO of Rogers. “Rogers celebrated 40 at the beginning of this month^TH Annual of the first wireless call in Canada, and this new technology is the next big leap in wireless connectivity. We are proud to continue our legacy of innovative first and to combine Canadians in more places. “

Rogers Satellite Free Beta attempt are available for all Canadians
As of today, all Canadians can register to use Rogers Satellite Beta test free of charge. Rogers Satellite first supports text messages and text-to-911 and expands to support apps, data and language services, including 911 language services. ​

As soon as the beta test version ends in October, Rogers Satellite for customers in the Ultimate Plan will be included free of charge for customers and available for all Canadians for $ 15 per month. Canadians who take part in the Beta test version will receive a discount of $ 5/month in the first 12 months. Further information on the beta test version can be found at Rogers.com/satellite.

“We are constantly investing to bring Canadians the best networks and the most reporting,” said Mark Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer. “With Rogers Mobile Spectrum with satellite technology, Canadians can turn their smartphone into a satellite phone in order to stay in some of the most remote parts of Canada and access text-to-911.”

Expands the cover in rural and remote areas
Only 18 percent of the country are covered by traditional wireless networks. With this new technology, Rogers now covers over 5.4 million square kilometers in Canada, more than 2.5 times more than any other wireless airlines.

When customers are connected to Rogers Satellite, customers can send a text to friends in the Rocky Mountains, text 911 if they are stranded on a remote highway or connect with friends and family on the southern banks of Hudson Bay or the Golf of St. Lawrence.

Your phone automatically connects in areas without a mobile phone service
Rogers satellite uses satellites with a low orbit (low-eye orbit) and Rogers National Wireless Spectrum. The wireless spectrum ensures that this technology works on most modern smartphones. The company will continue to test and optimize the Rogers satellite services throughout the Beta test.

Build innovative first first on the heir​
Rogers has invested 45 billion US dollars for the provision of a series of wireless first for Canadians in the past 40 years. 1g introduced voice calls, 2g added SMS and 3G offered e -mail and the Internet. 4G brought the smartphone with it and the on-demand economy and 5G have activated even faster speeds, lower latency and a new era of innovation. Today Rogers is considered Canada's most reliable 5G+ network.

Rogers satellite is available outsideincluding on water bodies, where you can see the sky. You will find the cover card in cover areas.