Rogers announced Wednesday it has expanded its 5G+ wireless network to Salisbury, New Brunswick, to help meet the area’s growing needs and ensure reliable access to emergency services.
“We know how important it is for New Brunswickers to stay connected and we’re investing to enhance our wireless network in Salisbury,” Mark Kennedy, Rogers’s chief technology officer, said in a press release. “This new 5G+ service will strengthen connectivity for local residents and businesses in the community.”
“We welcome investments that expand reliable connectivity in Salisbury and appreciate the work undertaken by Rogers to ensure that our residents can access reliable cellular services,” Rob Campbell, Salisbury’s mayor, said in a statement. “Increased coverage has been a consistent priority for our town, and we appreciate the willingness of Rogers to act on this much-needed service improvement in our community.”
Rogers’s wireless network covers nearly the entire population of New Brunswick, the company said in its press release, adding that in areas outside of traditional cell coverage, Rogers Satellite provides connectivity to allow customers to text-to-911 and use text messaging as well as satellite-ready apps including WhatsApp, Messenger and Google Maps.
Rogers said it has invested nearly $40 billion in its networks over the past decade. Rogers 5G+ is powered by 3800 MHz and 3500 MHz spectrum, providing customers with faster speeds and more capacity, Rogers said, noting this mid-band spectrum complements Rogers 600 MHz low-band 5G spectrum, creating consistent and reliable 5G coverage.
