US EditionApps including weather, Google Maps and WhatsApp now available on Rogers Satellite
Rogers Satellite expands connectivity in hard-to-reach Canadian regions, supporting voice, video, and IoT with over one million texts sent during beta, company said.
- On Dec. 09, 2025, Rogers Communications Inc. announced the commercial launch of Rogers Satellite in Toronto, expanding from text to support voice and video calling apps coast-to-coast in Canada.
- Rogers built on a July beta text service with text-to-911 and a September trial, pairing SpaceX's Starlink with Rogers' national wireless spectrum to bridge coverage gaps over 18 per cent of Canada.
- Rogers said popular apps including WhatsApp, Google Maps, AccuWeather, X and CalTopo now function over satellite, with usage deducted from existing data buckets and support for IoT and 911 voice services.
- Tony Staffieri hailed the launch as `a game changer for our industry`, highlighting strong beta trial participation with over one million satellite texts and benefits for Canadian businesses and governmental organizations in remote regions.
- The company said it plans to expand Rogers Satellite next year to support broader data and voice services, and developers will update apps to work over satellite.
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Apps including weather, Google Maps and WhatsApp now available on Rogers Satellite
Key apps that could make it a lot easy to communicate and navigate in places with no service will now be available on Rogers Satellite. Rogers Communication launched text messaging services on their first-of-its-kind satellite beta program back in July. It will launch commercially on Dec. 9 and including multiple apps as well. The apps […]
In a free beta version since June for Canadian owners of a compatible phone, regardless of their wireless service provider, Rogers Satellite officially becomes this week the first satellite mobility service of its kind available in Canada. In addition to text messaging, apps like Google Maps and WhatsApp will be compatible with this new kind of mobile connection.
Winnipeg Free Press
Rogers adds app-based voice, video calling to Rogers Satellite amid commercial launch
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