Rogers Satellite Now Included in All 5G+ Plans in Atlantic Canada

Executive Summary

• Rogers Communications announced that all Atlantic Canada customers on any 5G+ plan will receive Rogers Satellite service at no extra cost for up to 24 months.
• The satellite service is also offered nationwide to any Canadian for $15 per month, expanding coverage in areas where traditional cellular networks reach only 28% of the region.
• The rollout aims to improve connectivity and safety during storm season and remote outdoor activities across Atlantic Canada.

Key Details

• Effective immediately, Rogers Satellite is included at no additional charge for up to two years on all 5G+ plans for customers in Atlantic Canada.
• Nationwide availability: any Canadian can subscribe to Rogers Satellite for $15 /month, regardless of carrier.
• Coverage impact: satellite service extends connectivity to remote coastal areas (e.g., outside St. John’s, Newfoundland), Fundy National Park (NB), and highways around Minas Basin (NS).
• Service capabilities include support for WhatsApp, Google Maps, AccuWeather, X, CalTopo, text messaging, and text‑to‑911.
• Rogers Satellite launched in December 2025 as the first wireless provider in Canada to offer satellite‑to‑mobile services.
• Quote from Anne Martin-Vachon, President, Wireless: “We’re focused on bringing customers plans that deliver the best value… By including Rogers Satellite in all our 5G+ plans in Atlantic Canada, we're ensuring customers stay connected in more places.”
• Quote from Mark Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer: “Now all Atlantic Canadians can use this groundbreaking service… as an additional layer of network coverage.”

Notable Quotes

• Anne Martin‑Vachon: “We’re focused on bringing customers plans that deliver the best value… By including Rogers Satellite in all our 5G+ plans in Atlantic Canada, we're ensuring customers stay connected in more places.”
• Mark Kennedy: “Now all Atlantic Canadians can use this groundbreaking service, including apps to make voice calls in places they couldn’t before and as an additional layer of network coverage.”