Achieves first 5G standalone smartphone certification in Canada
TORONTO — Amid — or perhaps despite — all the backroom chaos at the company in recent days, Rogers Communications made a business-as-usual announcement today saying it has completed the rollout of its national standalone 5G core network and achieved the first 5G standalone device certification in Canada.
The Google Pixel 6 and the Google Pixel 6 Pro “will be the first 5G standalone smartphone devices certified for use in Canada,” reads a Rogers press release.
“Over the next few months, eligible customers will automatically connect to the 5G standalone network where it has been rolled out. Rogers has completed its 5G standalone core network deployment nationally and is deploying its 5G standalone service coverage in major markets, including Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal,” the release continues.
Rogers has exclusively used Ericsson technology to build the company’s 5G core.
“Achieving Canada’s first 5G standalone device certification and completing our national 5G standalone core rollout underscore Rogers leading 5G network leadership and innovation,” said Luciano Ramos, senior vice-president of network development and core engineering at Rogers.
“In order for 5G innovation to reach users, compatible smartphones are needed to connect to 5G standalone service and we’re proud of our whole team to have reached this milestone with Google and our long-time partner Ericsson, helping to bring the best of 5G to our customers,” Ramos said.
Ericsson Canada’s chief technology officer, Yasir Hussain, said: “The transition to a 5G standalone network service unlocks key end-to-end network connectivity capabilities and is an important step in enabling new opportunities for industries, enterprises and consumers.
“Rogers and Ericsson’s long-standing partnership continues to bring innovation to the growing needs of business and consumer demands, and we look forward to working with Rogers to bring more technological advancements to all Canadians.”
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