Rogers Satellite Transforming IoT Connectivity for Asset and Fleet Management Technology

Executive Summary

• Rogers Communications announced the launch of a satellite‑powered asset‑tracking solution in partnership with Geotab, marking the first Canadian wireless carrier to offer satellite‑to‑mobile IoT service.
• The new “GO Anywhere Plus” service will enable real‑time tracking of trailers, containers and equipment in remote areas where traditional cellular coverage is unavailable, leveraging Rogers’ low‑earth‑orbit (LEO) satellites and national spectrum.
• Hardware supporting the satellite‑enabled solution is slated for introduction in spring 2026, expanding Rogers Business customers’ logistics capabilities across Canada’s vast geography.

Key Details

• Partnership: Rogers Communications (President Tom Turner) + Geotab (CEO Neil Cawse).
• Technology: Satellite‑to‑mobile IoT connectivity using Rogers Satellite and LEO satellites; seamless handoff between 5G+ network and satellite service.
• Product Name: GO Anywhere Plus (satellite‑enabled hardware).
• Launch Timing: Service announced Feb 24 2026; hardware rollout expected spring 2026.
• Coverage Gap Addressed: Only ~18% of Canada currently covered by traditional wireless networks; solution targets remote highways, rail corridors, forestry and mining sectors.
• Customer Benefits: Near real‑time asset location, improved uptime, stronger logistics, accelerated delivery of mission‑critical equipment.
• Quotes:
• Tom Turner (President, Rogers Business): “We’re proud to be the first Canadian wireless carrier to offer satellite‑to‑mobile service for IoT…”.
• Neil Cawse (CEO, Geotab): “Working with Rogers … allows us to deliver an asset tracking solution … where other cellular networks cannot.”

Notable Quotes

• “Knowing where equipment is and whether it is ready to work is critical on a job site, especially across Canada’s vast and often remote geography.” – Neil Cawse, CEO, Geotab.