Rogers Launches Commercial Satellite-to-Mobile Service Across Canada December 11, 2025 Rogers Communications has officially launched its commercial satellite-to-mobile service, marking a significant step in bridging Canada's vast digital divide. The move underscores a global telecom trend of leveraging non-terrestrial networks to provide ubiquitous coverage, particularly crucial for a country with expansive and remote regions where traditional cellular infrastructure is economically or geographically challenging to deploy. The Canadian telecommunications giant announced the commercial availability of its "Rogers Satellite" service this week. This device-to-device (D2D) offering is designed to provide coverage across the entire nation, including its most isolated areas. The launch follows a successful beta trial initiated in July 2025, during which the company provided a free satellite-based text messaging service, including text-to-911 capabilities. Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri stated, "We’re proud to be the first and only provider in the country to offer this ground-breaking technology so Canadians can stay connected." He revealed that during the beta phase, users sent over one million satellite text messages. The newly launched service, priced at CA$15 (approximately US$10.87) per month, supports popular applications such as WhatsApp, Google Maps, AccuWeather, X, and CalTopo. Beta trial participants are eligible for a CA$5 monthly discount for the first year. In parallel, Rogers has introduced a satellite-to-mobile service tailored for IoT businesses, targeting sectors like forestry, mining, and logistics for applications such as remote asset tracking and automated sensor data transmission along highways and rail corridors. The company has outlined plans to expand the service to include data and voice capabilities, including critical 911 voice services, in the future. The commercial rollout positions Rogers at the forefront of a competitive North American satellite connectivity race, challenging rivals and setting a new standard for national coverage obligations. It represents a foundational shift for network resilience, public safety, and economic inclusion in remote communities, potentially influencing regulatory frameworks and competitive dynamics within the Canadian and global telecom sectors. Source: datacenterdynamics
Rogers Launches Commercial Satellite-to-Mobile Service Across Canada
