Rogers announces partnerships to bring satellite-to-phone connectivity to Canada

By Ahmad Hathout TORONTO – Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri said Wednesday that the company is partnering with SpaceX to use Starlink satellites to provide connectivity to cell phones on the ground. The satellite-to-mobile technology will provide text, voice and data compatibility to connect remote parts of the country not reached by the company’s terrestrial networks. “As the country’s biggest investor in 5G spectrum with Canada’s largest 5G network, Rogers is proud to work with SpaceX to expand wireless coverage across all of Canada, from coast to coast, to keep Canadians connected and safe,” Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri said in a press release. “In the...