Rogers invests $22M to boost 5G+ network in Toronto ahead of FIFA World Cup
Rogers said the upgrades will improve 5G+ capacity at BMO Field and B.C. Place and help handle surges from 13 World Cup matches.
- On Thursday, Rogers Communications Inc. announced a $27 million investment to upgrade cellular capacity in Toronto and Vancouver ahead of the FIFA World Cup, allocating $22 million for BMO Field and $5 million for Vancouver's key regions.
- Peter Linder, head of thought leadership Americas at Ericsson, emphasized that connectivity requires city-wide preparation, stating: "The emphasis is in and around the venue as well and across the city" to ensure better capacity than previous years.
- Rogers deployed a crew of 30 that spent nearly 40,000 hours installing infrastructure, including portable mobile towers known as "Cells on Wheels" and "Cells on Light Facilities" stationed in high-traffic downtown areas to handle peak crowds.
- Neel Dayal, Rogers' senior director of partnerships and innovation, emphasized that maintaining service is critical because "everybody is a social media star and everybody wants to share those moments that are really special to them."
- Rogers Chief Technology Officer Mark Kennedy stated that "these enhancements ensure our network is ready for global events like FIFA, while delivering long term benefits for the local Toronto community," positioning the upgrades beyond the tournament.
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TORONTO — As thousands of soccer fans prepare to descend on Toronto and Vancouver next month for the FIFA World Cup, Rogers Communications Inc. says it has kicked in $27 million to upgrade cellular capacity at Canada’s two host venues and surrounding areas. The company announced Thursday it spent $22 million to improve the 5G+ network at BMO Field and the nearby area, and an additional $5 million to enhance network coverage in key regions across…
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