Rogers for Business completes fiber network deployments in Calgary
Rogers for Business, the business services arm of Canadian cable MSO Rogers Communications, has discussed its progress in expanding its fiber network footprint in Calgary. The fiber expansion aims to address the needs of more than 2500 small and medium sized-businesses, enterprises, and public sector customers in the city, including the University of Calgary’s 5G campus, that will newly gain connectivity.
The fiber network expansion initiative launched last year. Rogers says the downtown Calgary phase of the project is complete. “The impact of COVID-19 has put a spotlight on the vital role connectivity plays for Canadian businesses and the public sector. With this expansion in Calgary, we are delivering on our commitment to invest in Western Canada and support businesses of all sizes by providing them with more choice when it comes to high-speed fiber connectivity,” said Dean Prevost, president, Connected Home and Rogers for Business. “While many employees are still working remotely, we are building the network of the future, so when Calgary businesses are ready, we will be there.”
“Calgary businesses are set to lead the projected $20 billion investment on digital transformation in Alberta from 2021-2024, and Rogers is playing a major role in ensuring Calgary’s business community remains a leader in the transition to a digital economy,” added Mary Moran, president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development. “This expansion will give businesses the technology, connectivity, and support they need to drive our economy forward.”
With downtown Calgary checked off, the service provider is now expanding its infrastructure elsewhere. Rogers notes that the fiber connectivity expansion will play an important role in its plans to expand 5G network coverage as it invests in Western Canada, a move that complements its announced acquisition of Shaw Communications (see “Rogers, Shaw agree to merge”).
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