TORONTO – Rogers Communications announced today it is introducing its LTE network to 44 markets this spring and intends to reach a total of 95 markets in 2013.
Among the 44 LTE markets launching this spring will be Saint John, New Brunswick; Medicine Hat, Alberta; Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; Guelph, Ontario; Muskoka, Ontario; Collingwood, Ontario; and multiple cities in Quebec. More than a million Canadians will now have access to Rogers’ LTE network.
Rogers will also be making its 2600 MHz LTE spectrum band available in all markets, and 34 of the 44 new LTE markets will be capable of maximum theoretical network speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Rogers says it has more LTE network deployed in the 2600 MHz spectrum band than any other carrier in Canada. “We’re thrilled to offer the country's fastest wireless internet to more Canadians over the coming months,” said John Boynton, Rogers executive vice president and CMO, in a release.
“Today, Canadians are more connected than ever and are using their wireless devices in a number of ways – for live streaming HD programming, downloading large files, streaming YouTube clips and music, or enjoying the latest game from their app store of choice,” added Boynton. “The power of the network is critical to enabling these digital experiences.”
