Rogers is partnering with the City of Calgary on its Wireless Infrastructure Development Program to provide residents, visitors, and businesses located in the city with the benefits of next-generation, 5G wireless infrastructure, in support of innovation, jobs, and the economy.
The impact of COVID-19 has put a spotlight on the vital role connectivity plays for Canadians, businesses and the public sector. And just as digital connectivity has been critical during the pandemic, it is equally important to Calgary’s competitive future. Next-generation wireless networks will be the connective tissue that powers that future.
“We’re proud to continue growing our 5G footprint, bringing world-class connectivity to fuel productivity and innovation as we deliver on our commitments in Alberta,” said Dean Prevost, President, Connected Home, Rogers Communications. “This agreement with The City of Calgary lays the foundation for deploying this next-generation technology that will shape entire industries, support business growth, and drive our local economy for years to come.”
A PwC study commissioned by Rogers indicates that in 2020 our local investments and operations resulted in a total economic footprint in Alberta of $1.1 billion of output, including over 2,500 full-time jobs generated and supported.
As part of the Company’s future plans, Rogers will continue to invest in Calgary, and Alberta, through the agreement to combine Rogers with Shaw, enabling the combined company to build critically needed 5G networks, bridge the digital divide, and connect underserved rural and Indigenous communities. Once approved, the transaction will create 1,800 net new jobs in Alberta, and a newly created Centre of Technology and Engineering Excellence located in Calgary that builds on the existing commitment to research, development, and innovation in 5G.
Rogers is the only company to have five data centres in Alberta and our Data Centre and Cloud services play a key role in the digital transformation and evolution bringing compute/Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to the edge of the network, allowing for real time applications from any provider.
Last year, Rogers for Business also announced a five-year agreement with the University of Calgary to advance innovative IoT research, and enabled the University of Calgary’s 5G campus, which will further benefit research and applications in the areas of energy, mining, smart cities, transportation, and workplace and public safety. Rogers is also an active member and sponsor of the Alberta IoT Association.
This year, Rogers for Business completed a project to bring reliable high-speed connectivity to small and medium sized-businesses, enterprises and public sector customers in downtown Calgary. Rogers fibre connectivity is an important element as the company continues rolling out its 5G network as part of the commitment to network investment in Western Canada, which enables advanced services – including smart city applications.
Rogers is committed to Calgary and Alberta, not only with its business, and investments, but also with its team – who all give back generously to their local communities. Rogers is helping families stay connected through phone and plan donations to seniors’ homes and women’s shelters, and nurturing youth development through partnerships with Big Brothers and Big Sisters right here in Calgary.
Earlier this week, Rogers surprised 26 Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan youth with a Ted Rogers Scholarship to support their post-secondary studies this fall, and in recognition of their community leadership and volunteerism. More than $700,000 in scholarships awarded to nearly 300 youth across Alberta and the Prairies in the five-year history of the program.
