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Rogers Launches Satellite-to-Mobile Service in Canada

Rogers launched Rogers Satellite, a new
satellite-to-mobile text messaging service
to all Canadians. With Rogers Satellite,
Rogers now covers over 5.4 million
square kilometers - that’s over 2.5 times
more than any other Canadian wireless
service provider. “We’re proud to introduce
this ground-breaking technology to help
Canadians stay safe and connected in
more places,” said Tony Staffieri, President
and CEO, Rogers. “Earlier this month
Rogers celebrated the 40th anniversary
of the first wireless call in Canada, and
this new technology represents the next
big leap in wireless connectivity. We’re
proud to continue our legacy of innovative
firsts and to connect Canadians in more
places.” All Canadians can now sign up to
use Rogers Satellite beta trial at no cost.
Rogers Satellite will initially support text
messaging and text-to-911 and will expand to stay connected and access text-to-911 in modern smartphones. The company will
to support apps, data and voice services, some of the most remote parts of Canada.” continue to test and optimize Rogers
including 911 voice services. Once the beta Only 18 per cent of the country is covered Satellite services throughout the beta trial.
trial ends in October, Rogers Satellite will be by traditional wireless networks. With Rogers has invested $45 billion to deliver
included at no additional cost to customers this new technology, Rogers now covers a series of wireless firsts for Canadians
on the Rogers Ultimate Plan and will also be over 5.4 million square kilometres within over the past 40 years. 1G introduced voice
available for all Canadians for $15/month. Canada, over 2.5 times more than any calls, 2G added texting, and 3G offered
Canadians participating in the beta trial will other wireless carrier. When connected to email and the Internet. 4G brought the
receive a $5/month discount for the first 12 Rogers Satellite, customers can send a text smartphone and with it, the on-demand
months. For more information about the to friends in the Rocky Mountains, text 911 economy, and 5G has unlocked even faster
beta trial, visit rogers.com/satellite. “We if stranded on a remote highway or connect speeds, lower latency and a new era of
continually invest to bring Canadians the with friends and family on the southern innovation. Rogers is ranked as Canada’s
best networks and the most coverage,” said shores of Hudson Bay or the Gulf of St. most reliable 5G+ network. Rogers Satellite
Mark Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer. Lawrence. Rogers Satellite uses low-earth is available outside, including on bodies
“Now, with Rogers mobile spectrum paired orbit (LEO) satellites and Rogers national of water, where you can see the sky. For
with satellite technology, Canadians can wireless spectrum. Wireless spectrum coverage areas, see coverage map.
turn their smartphone into a satellite phone ensures this technology works on most

SES-Intelsat Deal Clears Foreign Review

Federal law enforcement officials have merger, referred the transaction to a Team Telecom, is composed of officials
cleared SES’s $3.1 billion purchase of White House committee that advises the from the Departments of Defense, Justice,
Intelsat, provided regulators impose certain agency on foreign ownership issues. Both and Homeland Security, plus other
conditions on the deal. Back in September companies are based in Luxembourg, but agencies.
the Federal Communications Commission, Intelsat’s administrative headquarters are
which will need to approve the satellite in McLean, Va. The committee, known as

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