Rogers Expands 5G Coverage Along Highway 16 in BC

New Cellular Towers Enhance Safety and Connectivity Along a Critical Corridor.

Highlights

  • Rogers has activated five new cellular towers along Highway 16 in British Columbia, providing 166 km of 5G coverage.
  • The project addresses gaps in connectivity and enhances safety on the 720-kilometre Highway of Tears route.
  • Part of Rogers’ CAD 40 billion network investment in rural and underserved areas.

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Rogers Expands 5G Coverage Along Highway 16 in BC
Rogers Communications announced on December 30, 2024 that it has activated five new cellular towers along British Columbia's Highway 16, providing 166 kilometres of 5G coverage and 911 access for travellers. This activation brings the project to near completion, with nine of 11 towers now operational, significantly reducing wireless gaps between Prince Rupert and Prince George, according to the Canadian telecommunications service provider.

Also Read: Rogers Completes 5G Network Upgrade at Rogers Centre in Toronto




Fulfilling Safety Recommendations

Once the project is fully completed, Rogers will provide 252 kilometres of new cellular coverage along Highway 16, closing gaps to ensure continuous coverage along the entire 720-kilometre corridor. This initiative addresses a 2006 Highway of Tears Symposium recommendation to improve safety for Indigenous women and girls.

"With nine towers in-service, we are proud to provide 166 kilometres of 5G cellular coverage on Highway 16, closing most of the wireless gap between Prince Rupert and Prince George," said the Chief Technology Officer.

Also Read: Rogers Expands 5G Services Across Eastern Ontario

Rural Connectivity Initiative

The Highway 16 project is part of a partnership with Indigenous communities, the Connecting British Columbia program, and the federal Universal Broadband Fund, aimed at expanding services to underserved rural, remote, and Indigenous communities in British Columbia and across Canada.

Rogers said it has invested over CAD 40 billion in its networks over the last decade, including CAD 4 billion in capital investments in 2024. The company's 5G network reaches more than 2,500 communities.

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