Rogers to Acquire BAI Canada to Bring 5G Connectivity to Toronto Subway System

Rogers Acquires BAI Canada to Bring 5G Connectivity to Toronto Subway System

Rogers Communications announced on Monday its plan to introduce full 5G connectivity services to the entire subway system of Toronto, including access to 911 for all riders. The announcement comes after the telecommunications company agreed to acquire BAI Communications’ Canadian operations, which held exclusive rights to build the Toronto Transit Commission’s wireless network since 2012. The acquisition will enable Rogers to invest in building a comprehensive and reliable 5G network across the entire TTC subway system.

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Move Ensures Access to 911 Services

This move is particularly significant in ensuring access to 911 services across the entire subway system. Currently, TTC users with any mobile provider can only call 911 where the cellular network exists, which is limited to station platforms, concourses, and approximately 25% of the tunnels. Rogers has promised to address the gaps in the busiest and most critical sections of the subway system as quickly as possible.

In a statement, Rogers said, “We know safety is top of mind for Torontonians. Residents and visitors expect wireless connectivity when they’re travelling on the TTC’s subway system. The acquisition of BAI Canada was a significant first step in modernizing and expanding the existing network to provide improved 5G wireless services to millions of transit riders throughout the entire subway system in Canada’s largest city. As the country’s biggest investor in 5G with Canada’s largest 5G network, Rogers is proud to be making these investments to deliver world-class connectivity for Torontonians.”