Rogers Enhances Wireless Service in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield

Ongoing network investments continue to improve wireless service in communities across QuebecMONTREAL, Sept. 26, 2018 /CNW/ – Today, Rogers announced improved wireless service around Parc Delpha –Sauvé and Baie Saint-Francois, in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. Now, Rogers and Fido customers in this residential, commercial and recreational area will have a faster, more reliable and consistent wireless experience than ever before.

“Our customers want high quality wireless access wherever they are, whether it’s working on the go, staying connected while running errands on Victoria Street, or using their device while relaxing in the park or on a boat,” said Edith Cloutier, President of Quebec, Rogers Communications.  “We are on the brink of the next generation of network technology, so these wireless enhancements not only connect customers in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield to the moments that matter most in their lives today, but they also prepare our network for tomorrow.”

With this network investment, Rogers and Fido customers in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield will be able to connect to more of the things they love, whether that means streaming their favourite TV shows, downloading work documents, posting on social media or even just chatting with friends.

This network enhancement in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is part of a multi-year national network plan. In the future, Rogers will bring customers Gigabit LTE and 5G with next generation ready technology and equipment that is based on the latest global 3GPP standards, including 4×4 MIMO, four-carrier aggregation and 256 QAM. Rogers is working with Ericsson, a North American leader in network infrastructure and 5G deployment.  As part of this plan, Rogers will continue to boost and densify its network with small cells and macro sites across the country.

About Rogers
Rogers is a leading diversified Canadian communications and media company. We are Canada’s largest provider of wireless communications services and one of Canada’s leading providers of cable television, high-speed Internet, information technology, and telephony services to consumers and businesses. Through Rogers Media, we are engaged in radio and television broadcasting, sports, televised and online shopping, magazines, and digital media. Our shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI).

SOURCE Rogers Communications Canada Inc. – English