Rogers joins Ericsson’s global Startup 5G program

PLANO, Tex. and TORONTO — Ericsson announced today Rogers Communications is the first North American service provider to join its Startup 5G program. The program “is designed to help communications service providers (CSPs) accelerate the successful commercialization and monetization of 5G by introducing them to the right consumer innovation partners,” according to a press release. It “will also encourage 5G innovation transfer between start-ups and Rogers to create new business opportunities for both sides.” Through the program, Rogers gains access to Ericsson’s ConsumerLab research, analytical data and worldwide network of 5G start-ups — “an exclusive list of companies developing scalable...