Rogers has announced an expansion of its satellite-to-mobile texting service.
The telecommunications titan unveiled that Rogers Satellite now provides three times more coverage than any other Canadian wireless service provider.
The expansion includes bodies of water and waterways off the Canadian coastline, which means customers can now send a text to friends when taking the ferry from Newfoundland to Nova Scotia or fishing off Haida Gwaii in British Columbia.
Rogers Satellite also covers national parks including BC’s majestic Yoho National Park—a top destination according to the company—as well as Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario and areas around Mont Tremblant in Quebec and Fundy National Park in New Brunswick.
In addition, the satellite service covers remote and rural areas such as Telegraph Creek, a B.C. community with a population of 51.
“We’re proud to expand this ground-breaking technology to Canadians across the country including national parks, remote highways, and waterways,” stated Mark Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer at Rogers.
In July, the company launched a beta trial of Rogers Satellite open for all Canadians at no cost.
The service initially supports text messaging and text-to-911 with intentions to expand to support apps, data, and voice services.
The technology is already being leveraged by the Search and Rescue Association of Alberta.
And Kananaskis Provincial Park in Alberta has proven one of the nation’s most popular hotspots during the beta, according to a statement from Rogers.
“Since we launched Rogers Satellite, we’ve had a tremendous response from Canadians, and we can see the service is helping people stay connected in places they weren’t before,” Kennedy remarked.
Once the beta trial ends in October, Rogers Satellite will be included at no additional cost to customers on the Rogers Ultimate Plan.
It will also be available for all Canadians for $15 per month, with Canadians participating in the beta trial receiving a 12-month discount.
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