Rogers expands wireless service with completion of B.C. Highway 14 project

Together with the Government of British Columbia, Rogers is proud to provide new continuous cellular connectivity along a 70-kilometre stretch of Highway 14 between Sooke and Port Renfrew.

By delivering fast, reliable 5G service along this important route for the first time, the wireless expansion project’s seven new towers are improving safety and providing peace of mind for residents, visitors, and workers along the south coast of Vancouver Island so they can call 911 and use navigation apps.

The wireless towers will also support the work of critical first responders, including B.C. Search and Rescue, as well as local businesses and communities along this stretch of highway.

The project is part of Rogers ongoing work with the B.C. Government to expand service and improve connectivity along other key routes, including Highways 3, 4, 16, 95 and 97.

Through its transformative merger with Shaw Communications, Rogers is focused on making long-term network investments to ensure all Canadians can access world-class connectivity, including a five-year commitment to invest $6.5 billion across Western Canada, including $3.1 billion across B.C., to build 5G networks and connect rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

Rogers and Shaw are coming together to bring more 5G and fibre-powered internet, more accessible and affordable services, more support for communities and more growth for local economy.

Rogers and Shaw are investing $1 billion to connect more people in rural, remote and Indigenous communities, including highways without wireless coverage.

Rogers and Shaw are enhancing and expanding ultra-fast 5G wireless coverage in 300 communities, covering 140,000 square kms, including 40 new communities.

Rogers and Shaw are also upgrading and expanding fibre-powered internet network to bring faster speeds to 4.7 million homes and local businesses from British Columbia to Northern Ontario.