{"id":400683,"date":"2020-12-16T07:03:31","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T12:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=400683"},"modified":"2020-12-16T07:03:31","modified_gmt":"2020-12-16T12:03:31","slug":"rogers-5g-network-now-reaches-over-40-cities-and-towns-in-alberta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/rogers-5g-network-now-reaches-over-40-cities-and-towns-in-alberta\/","title":{"rendered":"Rogers 5G Network Now Reaches Over 40 Cities and Towns in Alberta"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <em>Ready to support the latest 5G devices, Rogers 5G expands to nine more communities across the province today, including Redcliff, Devon and Wainwright<\/em><br \/>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <em>Canada\u2019s first and largest 5G network will reach 160 communities across the country this year<sup>1<\/sup><\/em>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <em>Rogers also announces rollout of Canada\u2019s first 5G standalone core network <\/em>\n      <\/p>\n<p>CALGARY, Alberta, Dec.  16, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Rogers Communications today announced it is expanding its 5G service on Canada\u2019s most trusted and reliable network to reach residents and businesses in nine more communities across Alberta<sup>2<\/sup>. From small towns to metropolitan centres, Alberta\u2019s largest 5G network now reaches these 43 communities across the province<sup>3<\/sup>:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width:20%;width:20%;min-width:20%;vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:20%;width:20%;min-width:20%;vertical-align: middle\">Acheson, AB\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:20%;width:20%;min-width:20%;vertical-align: middle\">Drumheller, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:20%;width:20%;min-width:20%;vertical-align: middle\">\n            <strong>Redcliff, AB\u00a0<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:20%;width:20%;min-width:20%;vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Airdrie, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Edmonton, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Red Deer, AB\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Banff, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\n            <strong>Edson, AB<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\n            <strong>Rocky Mountain House, AB<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Beaumont, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Fort McMurray, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Sherwood Park, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Blackfalds, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Fort Saskatchewan, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\n            <strong>Slave Lake, AB\u00a0<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Brooks, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Grande Prairie, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Spruce Grove, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Calgary, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">High River, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">St. Albert, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Camrose, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Hinton, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\n            <strong>Stettler, AB\u00a0<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Canmore, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Lacombe, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Stony Plain, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Chestermere, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Leduc, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Sylvan Lake, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Coaldale, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Lethbridge, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Taber, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Cochrane, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Lloydminster, AB\/SK<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\n            <strong>Wainwright, AB\u00a0<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Cold Lake, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Medicine Hat, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Wetaskiwin, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\n            <strong>Devon, AB\u00a0<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Morinville, AB<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: bottom\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: bottom\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\n            <strong>Didsbury, AB<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">\n            <strong>Olds, AB\u00a0<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: bottom\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: bottom\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>See full 5G coverage map <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=zNYYCTafyKUPPABvYHFQ23_G9vOO73Ctr6AlSX3qEehkd4v9g3jHhUNsFq47h1ZENjkjQwvgnlBcANUdiQxAzzo2GfZltePDrPMxDEzs0-eNamjnUmyAaGd6ftA5Dve4RztdunM85lUQBf12KjUH6U6V2m9QEK35KO9NAduB827y82h3go7kFsKTfs63h05foB4_HnClLPMCwo88AGh5L0Vfi4zBUStVKqMh86QFzM5G1znueyXrDQLrivthDsoj9yesS2eGZPrBR8spQhRef-p9jHiXBlWwORa1OIYM1TogVFrGUDoINyp0BYI9VGctMOcs_W6NGfjmzHMsiu74OUBgd0rWW2sW5N-taL6S3vPxYniJ4XOFJkTLxmZ63mdj56Ox2uo4-fyEOX3TpDzG3PvG9nbiJ7Ils_HzmjS8OEm-hVru-vZFptTkSm_GD10rw3Rq969Jo2aTbE15bikZAaNLhCf-PWY1Sv1sxd2DEQmlN9Mh5jiTDIbPJsMs_6Qq9JJHTiH30v3hcCDlve7iIaGRVBZDuoofnV8x9t5uEiKVCx9-_UEcnu4TPkBf7A-pFxRNQzhndxmJM0j3oFQEWiGvVCk1tEUHU5WFRbRWz86LyrTQZcDpfVeYeLLhhty-Nc4fNCEhqNHqGLBCf1cECw==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Rogers 5G network, powered exclusively by Ericsson, will reach a total of 160 cities and towns across the country by the end of the week, offering 10x more coverage than any other carrier. Now customers in these locations on Rogers Infinite and Rogers for Business Shared Unlimited Data plans with compatible\u00a05G devices will have access to this next generation wireless technology. More than 2.2 million Canadians are on 5G-ready Rogers Infinite unlimited data plans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re proud to continue growing our 5G footprint across the province, bringing world-class connectivity to even more communities in Alberta,\u201d said Larry Goerzen, President of Alberta and Prairies, Rogers Communications. \u201cStrong digital infrastructure and this next generation technology are critical to fuelling productivity and innovation in the future and will drive prosperity for our province and Canada.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Today, Rogers also announced that it is starting to roll out Canada\u2019s first 5G standalone core network, powered by Ericsson, in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver, marking the next important step in evolving Rogers 5G network. Read more about this announcement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=EZIW_xmCGsbuC_Y4ZQcZ3IXnIgMOsdINNuX4AfXL2wUH6bcug39SCEvY1QKiH1YSIs0e7OKYYKHhQDwnYA0nl6mjErTKYpc4_J7kTRPp2RH4I9_idEWBvIH9euG3HXL2Btdm59yGqOPhQEqxDTXYX4whYigmh0Hglqi8HGrH8Mg6BjiZzWcsUs5mYazDeXmR\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Expected to introduce new capabilities that are significantly more advanced than previous generations of wireless technology, 5G will transform businesses and industries with increased speed and capacity, more efficient use of spectrum and lower latency. 5G will also support a massive increase in the number of connected devices that require near instantaneous access for applications like earthquake prevention using AI and machine learning, autonomous mining and smart city applications such as collision prevention.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe acceleration and expansion of 5G in our province is necessary to setting us up for long-term success and competitiveness in the modern economy,\u201d said MLA Nate Horner, Drumheller-Stettler. \u201cThis announcement is great news for people across rural Alberta where the need is great for better and more reliable connectivity. The 5G network expansion is an opportunity for businesses and industry in my riding, and across Alberta, to have access to new technology that can make them more competitive, while attracting more investment to our region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlberta\u2019s rural communities need and deserve to have access to first-class internet connectivity. I\u2019m delighted to see that Wainwright and Lloydminster now have access to Rogers 5G,\u201d said MLA Garth Rowswell, Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright. \u201cRogers 5G network expansion will help transform our province\u2019s economy and could not be more timely given the increased need for online home schooling, shopping, conferencing and working from home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to providing Canadians with the latest technology, wireless industry investments in 5G networks are expected to contribute an estimated $40 billion annually to the country\u2019s economy and 250,000 permanent new jobs by 2026<sup>4<\/sup>. <br \/>\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Rogers has invested over $30 billion over the past 35 years to build Canada\u2019s most trusted and reliable wireless network. In 2020, the company was awarded the best wireless network in Canada for the second year in a row by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=B9QdfhVKJSxd8TndEewWhaBLNkletvvDFpaKXzUz7v8u__sG7xaseiXz0fbUj0lzNelMlu8pIdRQ3NassT1sgfs4qZUl-aFcKq25QaEXGCxj4g4QTHSCibuhEpjpyZY-X0i-vpp40gCMRBm4nxOWNGXeeDE3sSKcWjfQgNOPM6GBwdVTsJPGRpuB4O_TujqP7S5OXMcn2Ueknb98lpb-aa8to4z2Vp3UJ3TgPecuKqrueoKxAn7WcSXA4dYXQIbBaZ8aedc_kePHgqmJjsF11HlHy3yULYyObrHb6OOgzLGbKIbrklU2dySB8LKndcKdBCcXQcdnwrR2cemg2uO6JxsSHfD1tFoiO8Ue9Hvyk76vTImSgGl622uIN3acL2B3IBGb6iHvOvRSMQiZfCF5X3ILpDVhb0Fr5He9XalVuvuzfEHpHdGmN21N_a27uOImuruDrRlyoq48bRj-2KnY0KCVwNb5GWNc1sa4oSQHaM77nVNR-NSO_6Ej0VLOe3aWCswqXWpIkfEZ_KpTUrCQ3bSzHc8tpLnLcaW4p87Qss-O-JzHV85d9LIte07U7xFkoVR1VEDVeM6XsUw5YJCeB0L4r2RJZjMw84618G_IaTXmRQ5MOI1CBA6g_LIW7RnDJK0Z_IVNHJOugTUR7EFB8zRZLQ4bKTAS-QLlVkVC6EdQ1kcW-5V2zY6JtxRuuOz6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">umlaut<\/a>, the global leader in mobile network testing and benchmarking. Rogers is also ranked number one in the West and Ontario in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=8SNXcY8kJXS_TrGxgXr4W1OlO9R9TVKC85u3FTC1q2k3UguMU-CmRK-bIf1tejiPUo5GVplo-vkw_eQiYjmxXXWxpoQDTGq85X0zCfKNpayqM813Ht7PikuqZbRJ-EbEPN0qQ4zl4P8K-JwiPzGdSv8T0jILhGPG7J4OuQ8rL6dM54gS8OcAKYM9fKoGS4rbAX8eFTxxKJzDZRO7aKEmwfRLlYHkQE0JKtozkMAKCCywdVNnE1CcNImP3WtQT-3n7I_KZxTebrcqz9MuiElSrm4GdHxdGGvnojq4Ajg20RWkUwDYVpwDLWSufL6CcJNNA0bJNpIkvg22Fo6wY5dTkTA2lt-2Vqny99dSNBAUtU5Ol6FqyZTQKFvopgsfhZhRRYETu-hoDDjQ0DA3jMuQZUjY70pFmHB1d2SUiVBbe3maMYxNulDniB4wpTCQ90GLZsDI9zXZwwXRxFyo6et5jFwdswYyUcfFI5v3s4YhjVGYQCEg69UpNWCQUd8R7IxcamUcD97DzsI8z90ccD9_rn0Wget2EIoV6Afw_GTS_XfcwOnIFL071rJyig2WAuaNElW6Sr9-MP_HkuUBycOED416JGLRb6ENRifMNs8JD0b8vgk3w2S2fRPxi7F7CtOMse0KJW3Qax7h3L_fd-JgK2clHApu_20CXLimm5DF0Q0=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">J.D. Power<\/a> 2020 Canada Wireless Network Quality Study. A recent 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=w5KhJlTks0v0uX9G1lKk8b4eQmzVfRyf_8wqRHkoNj2Y1oHX4X13_ti3mH7MsIaslT5yRKrm_v97YE5z1EzCbh3iJYUKoSD6atjglFCbWYGqJV9z7Wjfarz3QZowoVRMQrywFXA5D65yuu_L9MQsW4whTPkkzbIo_Y9iR-QWkm9riBrr6zc2Casw7BC4eWZNewlL2lzg-NEnz5zOhm7WTewLt1WKlo_uRA_E23QAHoRCYluWERK2AZeJr5nyJE7OAC5R3YhWBhu97VibVme9b_hiB3CJjwa6pBywvKgojfp-AM1W8J94fHQVt7BeVdcTDHdMRBPtgjfNQ2uYysv3V-_TKdMWqqrluZR4RpkGLut7_mcEz-G7AhDWq_gn6trpMKKTzo1eM0Va9lDv9nPzZRy5SdvAA3FH9Q6yKSJtURn4zg44ai8QNKWt24AjMnXANKBWDuL8ZVS7IOoa-iDeRP4BQSYCzD3R-K2w3FcqwWncsQpDzHQVYP09m97PbpVyq_q1dxCmNANp-JfvvqIALvGJdMcrke2G8tLWDHTyQM9OuZjZV60k0878xyCWf42L9cHceVEfhFKSqUKGT38N-2wjlfXLMsFZyep6NLJSGBM1CL4flZHHGYXHG68jyKcsBI89UtaKxQw84R1ZpBhmrPTU8JJm95rWFW4pxUNWb5FZxzpAcCZzgBC-8Yrsk6q362OE3-HOpQAAyjxZtGHn1Ih3fU-jrEFWWAOg_9jUKDcJcjioK0ApmO-rigl24bhgfUj5lDqesKCHxmZASW5nZZph3Rfdoh2wi9m4FoKoIkX3HDZONdMmN7oGvKhZJfNDYQwy_MX29xQcF1f5i07anL8UKgWPHltObN9wCGmdW0AS8g90ftNoGZsMXAhbWS5fD3ndZ4OYA8KoFCoohEJUJhVUt9Hv8SjUVwIj2tPMWrSRHURkOmrrjH7emoqZBJZCDO4GYauNBhfGqocrAlTpLg==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ookla<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=h46w7tOXt13yVvpNtym2rZMFhwOIFB0owVrAfceTGUWNbKDkyaSea-W1caMZOiX6TtikYskTOIVptJevORpbkF66SpBoxLZjeoUUwzNkvli0-cIKVi0Jzge49RfJ7czURlY-qzG9eClfz97WtlZReP3_4QNO-Psj4EET4H6bwLweNCClip0Hp2Bv_eisB9RXMMpfmlFadcc-TekXpPV1EpfH8Cp7tSWsMxX6rkpjYSmCWoA5PIrepizOGMfl-jPkzbLcpV8IrI8vnvvd0zVdUkJdpOXiZZ1cGmNMOQ4kvg2ltiyvLmK0EkWSOaV8SZJxKWQK2fnS6Ryxw2KijEwQrzgAovCE3aTIW_j-mVcVTFq5v3zMjVYUpQFuVP5Yiv1sYZI9eCcNqsLY7Ot_Mtc5pChWL22AzSlK5VJWXxkMky9x2FSzhSk_EEf7gkQjWW97CDXjIpfzw2EtdNCevfi6mXbZic_oGlxeb2_n7lL4e1-uw3pauqpDzfVLfIyh6lEsB18HdSSWCBrIuqxXgQmldKx22dJ9dU49GBvVSitQXp4A95wiE9e6x5Gp7f8DYB_cB1witslGsFGh3g5Njc7zjnBvsvRsqLOUJD-YfPR_Uq6RG68taRTA6zNIKvR_p8RdEaYkIb6e2n9azsJc6A_a9NTJ9gv75Xn0WF4ZG5FgIi-a8SvDWuWG1p-W12_CCKyzXV2PvAvMsW2ZISxzlQ606F3_MpmPFDBFFuf6Lw7Y44lv-ZbMXjTa5SmZtQXwPizY7kOP4pky-B3n9HvdtHmKFNrexVxutTI4d2X3E-TH_YmmTcfFtrgIHUJpbNSskyTyjguAhl-SwzmTtIXKPyOteslthNi3fPUvhKjlWrK_07sHXAERpLJ9jLxJalLMdKo4_fLQgfVq-o8jAN_aPKsURSuGipdgALCH7oHCkQC9DlBZRjBou7dwwJJHuGsqEAFO1lcFvs4Px2gmmOWktFuT8swF87sfu51Ckm3RWt_LJEg=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Speedtest<\/a> report found Rogers wireless network delivers the most consistent speeds of any national wireless network in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>A PwC study commissioned by the company indicates that in 2019 Rogers investments and operations resulted in a total economic footprint in Alberta of $1.4 billion of output, including over 3,300 full-time jobs generated and supported.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Rogers<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Rogers is a proud Canadian company dedicated to making more possible for Canadians each and every day. Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio station, CHFI, in 1960. We have grown to become a leading technology and media company that strives to provide the very best in wireless, residential, sports, and media to Canadians and Canadian businesses. Our shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). If you want to find out more about us, visit about.rogers.com.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>For more information<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ecubCrCPcYNQrjUC-EjBNBgJc2FCR-08S64R1Lhl6LGsINygVqMck_C7tBU4q1U2n3TLihBJwG01QEX8FQJNIu4sUS_cJ4_4MknKWEUbyYg=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">media@rci.rogers.com<\/a><br \/>\n        <br \/>1-844-226-1338<\/p>\n<p>\n        <sup>1<\/sup> Largest based on total square kilometers of Rogers 5G coverage compared to published coverage of other national networks<br \/><sup>2<\/sup> Most Reliable based on umlaut performance benchmark audit of Canadian mobile networks, June 2020; Most Trusted based on total wireless subscribers<br \/><sup>3<\/sup> Locations in bold launched December 16, 2020; All other locations rolled out between January 15 \u2013 October 13, 2020<br \/><sup>4<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=BtFuiRAEGsdMgPWHvc0fk4oW8iqdiMrjtw4YsbnnQVWCesm7ZgVjko3eVo24QRfwakpDujV0UymkZSS9yKOQwAkOb94P0uJLbRp-L0d1MLwGcyU7mX0rYCjPh29-RNwHZTu_JVoQ8Rk-AS5WUHe8F2_scgTqx_sIPqQEHN2IAM2VmVOajczUxVupYEproj_8mXYaRDvYDXvnEKgfs8OvHrfYMqx24MOVaXZxNLLarWzAZK1kJpu-XWeUOcloIaO-DB8kxiYHUsa6s6onnPdF7-6dE6-od06OkG816iSZaLGfqjdJWwSPUlMld3H-6hoqK8w9t2dcjmw965-DBpJL8qqwIxMwejyELoRn9pvB1vldUWc0XNGIhD1tVd626T-qSzlBbZAZYS8Vuv3D1SX3pSoxGT7iiupQFGY7u3s7kV8-_BcG6CenrRyi9KV9zZH304o7ADse0OTgxBBXP5ykqgGZX_0VnH5yOX6BcOo12mAQMJNXPnYTuhqp0qQdteRlxw21KYV8uvCKO5tHOlFvz_RtKn20A565F3eokJ1C_6q8qPqgPO66ua4k6-QaK7Y4gc4mdNJg3QPp6Z2A_8yJHgLx4TjFoX-DCSXOOzOS9rBNiESa7oW7Lvlal7pKC5wxZY23yE0RPqFAqotNbVUjF7kRZJNMv3GC8dL7luKQqFbXQAIvFN56qX0SaeiKJwegmV_SQz2v-r4VaJF7s3X0FFz9s4_n79VGAlp1IBtS60aspZHq_cuIsF0TdEYQj1_c-a7IiPP6bMGzqrltndjV2vQqDWd2W--Hd4i4SQ2c0Bo=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.accenture.com\/_acnmedia\/PDF-112\/Accenture-Accelerating-5G-in-Canada-PoV-2019.pdf#zoom=50<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=ODExMzAwNSMzODgzNjg5IzIwMDcwOTk=\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/release\/track\/a3172796-ae5e-4678-8db3-4239a4efe712\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to support the latest 5G devices, Rogers 5G expands to nine more communities across the province today, including Redcliff, Devon and Wainwright Canada\u2019s first and largest 5G network will reach 160 communities across the country this year1 Rogers also announces rollout of Canada\u2019s first 5G standalone core network CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Rogers Communications today announced it is expanding its 5G service on Canada\u2019s most trusted and reliable network to reach residents and businesses in nine more communities across Alberta2. From small towns to metropolitan centres, Alberta\u2019s largest 5G network now reaches these 43 communities across the province3: \u00a0 Acheson, AB\u00a0 Drumheller, AB Redcliff, AB\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Airdrie, AB Edmonton, AB Red Deer, AB\u00a0 \u00a0 &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/rogers-5g-network-now-reaches-over-40-cities-and-towns-in-alberta\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Rogers 5G Network Now Reaches Over 40 Cities and Towns in Alberta&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-400683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Rogers 5G Network Now Reaches Over 40 Cities and Towns in Alberta - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/rogers-5g-network-now-reaches-over-40-cities-and-towns-in-alberta\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Rogers 5G Network Now Reaches Over 40 Cities and Towns in Alberta - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Ready to support the latest 5G devices, Rogers 5G expands to nine more communities across the province today, including Redcliff, Devon and Wainwright Canada\u2019s first and largest 5G network will reach 160 communities across the country this year1 Rogers also announces rollout of Canada\u2019s first 5G standalone core network CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Rogers Communications today announced it is expanding its 5G service on Canada\u2019s most trusted and reliable network to reach residents and businesses in nine more communities across Alberta2. 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